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Fried Catfish a Memphis

Memphis — Mother recipe · en it

A classic of Mississippi cuisine, crispy and delicious.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of frying powder
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 1/2 cup of lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup of cold water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Marinated tomatoes for serving

Method

  1. Clean and slice the catfish fillets into thick pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, frying powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sour cream, lemon juice, and cold water.
  4. Dip the catfish pieces in the water and then in the batter, making sure they are well coated.
  5. Fry the catfish pieces in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve with marinated tomatoes.
  7. Enjoy your meal!

The story

In Memphis, fried catfish became popular in the 1950s thanks to local fishermen who prepared this dish for their friends and family.

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