Tortilla Fried Queso Catfish

Serves: 6

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

48

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

30 g

Hot Sauce

1.25 tsps

Kosher Salt

3 cups

Buttermilk

Directions:

1

Whisk the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl

2

Dip each catfish fillet in the lemon juice mixture

3

Dredge catfish in seasoned flour, followed by buttermilk, and then corn tortilla flakes to coat completely

4

Pour oil into a large, deep saute pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pan

5

Heat oil to 350 degrees F

6

When oil is hot, carefully add fish fillets to pan, in batches if necessary, and deep-fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes total

7

Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels

8

Place 1 1/2 ounces of queso on each of 6 plates and top with the fried catfish

9

Place 1/2-ounce of pico de gallo on top of the catfish

10

Garnish with a lime wedge and serve