Parmesan-pecan Fried Catfish

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 2/3 cup plain yellow cornmeal
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 place catfish and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. seal and chill 1 hour. remove catfish from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
• 2 combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. dip fish in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. arrange on a baking sheet.
• 3 pour oil to depth of 1 1/2" into a cast-iron dutch oven or 12" cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. drain on a wire rack over paper towels.