fried catfish

Crispy whiskered fish

Fried catfish is catfish fillets coated in cornmeal and deep-fried until crispy.

A staple of Southern American cuisine, often served with hush puppies and coleslaw: We stopped at a roadside joint for fried catfish.

The cornmeal coating distinguishes it from other fried fish preparations.

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Battered poultry cooked in oil

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Fish simmered in liquid

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