Fried catfish in a frying pan

Fried catfish is a dish that deserves special attention. The crispy crust and tender fillet that hides underneath will not leave anyone indifferent. There are practically no bones in this river fish, so it is safe even for children to eat. In addition, fried catfish will be an excellent alternative to expensive sea fish and will greatly diversify your diet.

Fried catfish in batter in a frying pan

Fried catfish in batter in a frying pan is a delicious dish that every family can afford. Like other types of fish, catfish is prepared quickly and easily. You can use any batter, but, in our opinion, the most delicious combination is made with corn flour.

1. 
   Measure out all the seasonings and both types of flour. Cut the catfish fillet into portions.
2. 
   Turn on the oven in advance and preheat it to 90 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on it.
3. 
   Place the fillet in a deep bowl and pour kefir over it.
4. 
   In a separate bowl, mix both flours, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
5. 
   Remove the fillet pieces from the kefir mixture and bread them in the flour mixture.
6. 
   Take a frying pan with a thick bottom, heat it and pour in a large amount of vegetable oil. The oil, in turn, should heat up to 175 degrees, after which it will be possible to lay out the fish.
7. 
   Place 2-3 pieces of fillet on hot oil. If the fish is completely drowned in oil, then fry for 5-6 minutes.
8. 
   If the fish is not completely covered with oil, then fry the fillet on both sides for 2.5-3 minutes.
9. 
   Transfer the fried fish to a wire rack, place in the oven and cook the catfish until cooked. This method of cooking allows you to make the fish as tender and juicy inside as possible.
10. 
    Serve fried catfish with any sauce or side dish of your choice. Bon appetit!

Catfish with onions in a frying pan

Even a novice housewife or an avid bachelor can cook catfish with onions in a frying pan, let alone experienced cooks. Catfish is one of the most delicious species of river and lake fish. It is easy to prepare, if only because it has a thick layer of fillet and few bones.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Portions – 4-6.

Ingredients:

• Catfish – 2 kg.
• Salt - to taste.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 70 ml.
• Flour - for breading.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Gut the catfish carcass, wash and cut into portions. Place the fish in a bowl, add salt and mix with your hands.

Step 2: Then dredge each piece of catfish in flour. Heat a frying pan, pour in vegetable oil and add catfish.

Step 3. Fry the catfish over moderate heat until golden brown, uncovered. When the fish is fried on both sides, transfer it to a plate.

Step 4. Add a little more vegetable oil to the frying pan and add the onions cut into half rings.

Step 5. Fry the onion over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.Finally, salt it to taste.

Step 6. Serve the fried catfish hot along with the onions. Potatoes or other vegetables are perfect as a side dish. Bon appetit!

Stewed catfish in sour cream

Stewed catfish in sour cream is a dish that can be prepared not only on a weekday, but also served as a main course for a holiday. Catfish is a river fish that has a specific taste; sour cream sauce does an excellent job of neutralizing it.

Cooking time – 65 min.

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 3.

Ingredients:

• Catfish fillet – 500 gr.
• Tomatoes – 250 gr.
• Sweet pepper – 200 gr.
• Onions – 200 gr.
• Sour cream 15% – 150 ml.
• Garlic – 3 teeth.
• Odorless vegetable oil – 30 ml.
• Table salt - to taste.
• Freshly ground black pepper - to taste.
• Flour – 30 gr.
• Ground paprika – 1 tbsp.
• Cumin – 0.5 tsp.
• Sugar – 1-2 pinches.
• Water – 150 ml.

Cooking process:

Step 1. If you have a whole carcass, then it must be gutted and cut. It’s easy enough to defrost the finished steaks.

Step 2. Wash all vegetables and peel if necessary. Measure out the required amount of flour and spices.

Step 3. Cut the onions into cubes. Pour vegetable oil into a preheated frying pan and fry the onion in it for 5-6 minutes.

Step 4. Next, add paprika to the onion, stir and cook for another minute over low heat.

Step 5. Cut the ripe tomatoes into cubes, place them in a frying pan, stir and fry for a couple more minutes.

Step 6. Cut the bell pepper, remove the seeds and white membranes. Cut the pulp into small pieces and add to the vegetable frying.

Step 7. Chop the garlic cloves with a knife and also add to the frying pan. Salt, add cumin and pepper the stewed vegetables to taste.Pour in 100 milliliters of hot water, stir and bring to a boil, then keep frying for another 5-7 minutes on low heat.

Step 8. Rub the catfish steaks with salt and ground pepper.

Step 9. Place the fish in the frying pan with the vegetables. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, turning the fish periodically.

Step 10. Mix sour cream with flour and 50 milliliters of water. Salt the resulting mixture and season to taste.

Step 11. Pour the sour cream filling into the frying pan. Taste the gravy; if it is too sour, balance the taste by adding sugar.

Step 12. Continue to simmer the dish over low heat for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 13. Catfish stewed in sour cream can be served as a separate dish or supplemented with side dishes at your discretion. Bon appetit!

Catfish steak in a frying pan

Pan-fried catfish steak is a great portion dish that can be prepared for a family dinner or a dinner party. You will get a tasty, nutritious and original treat. You can choose any side dish: from mashed potatoes to glass noodles or brown rice.

Cooking time – 60 min.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Portions – 4-5.

Ingredients:

• Catfish steaks – 600 gr.
• Soy sauce – 30 ml.
• Vegetable oil – 40 ml.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Table salt - to taste.
• Ground white pepper - to taste.
• Provençal herbs - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Measure out all the necessary spices and defrost the catfish steaks.

Step 2. Place the steaks in a deep bowl to make it convenient to marinate them.

Step 3. In a separate container, mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt and spices.

Step 4. Pour the marinade over the steaks and toss them with your hands to coat them evenly.Leave the fish for 10-15 minutes.

Step 5. Heat a frying pan over high heat, pour in a little vegetable oil. Fry the steaks first for 5 minutes over high heat, then reduce it and cook for another 10 minutes on each side.

Step 6. The fried steaks are ready, serve them hot with a side dish of your choice. Bon appetit!

Catfish with vegetables in a frying pan

Catfish with vegetables in a frying pan is a tasty, balanced dish that can form the basis of a nutritious and healthy lunch. Catfish can not often be found on store shelves, but if you are lucky enough to find it, then do not miss the opportunity to please yourself and your loved ones with a delicious fish.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Portions – 4.

Ingredients:

• Som – 400 gr.
• Carrot – 1 pc.
• Vegetable oil – 20 ml.
• Tomatoes – 3 pcs.
• Ground black pepper – 2-3 pinches.
• Table salt - to taste.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Celery – 2-3 stalks.
• Water – 1 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. The catfish must be thawed and gutted. Wash and peel the vegetables.

Step 2. Cut off the head and fins of the carcass, cut the rest into portions.

Step 3. Grate the peeled carrots on a coarse grater.

Step 4. Cut the onion head into cubes.

Step 5. Saute chopped vegetables in vegetable oil until soft for 8-10 minutes.

Step 6. After this, pour a glass of water into the frying pan and place the catfish pieces. Wait until the water boils and cook the fish for 20-25 minutes over low heat. Salt the dish and season to taste.

Step 7. Chop the celery and tomatoes coarsely.

Step 8. Add vegetables to the pan and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 9. Serve hot catfish stewed with vegetables. Bon appetit!