CopyCat Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish
Ingredients
8 Catfish Fillets
2 cups Buttermilk
5 1/2 cups Cornmeal
2 tablespoons freshly ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Salt
Soybean or Peanut Oil for frying
Directions
Pour oil into a dutch oven or fryer. The oil should be two inches deep. Bring to a boil. It should be approximately 325°F.
Combine pepper, salt and cornmeal in a bowl large enough for dredging catfish fillets.
Pour buttermilk in a separate bowl.
Dip catfish into buttermilk, making certain each side is covered.
Press catfish into seasoned cornmeal mixture, then flip and coat the second side.
Place catfish on a plate.
Repeat dredging process with the remaining catfish fillets.
Lower a breaded catfish fillet into hot oil with tongs.
Cook each fillet for about 8 minutes, or until the catfish floats to the top and features a golden hue.
Serve immediately.