⏱ 20 min totalFried Catfish Recipe
Per 1 serving · 315 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g14% of calories
- Carbs34g16% of calories
- Fat65g70% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Fried Catfish Recipe (315 g) has 837 calories, with 30 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 65 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (70% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), Vitamin E (67% DV) and thiamine (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 59% and 30% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Vitamin E67%
- Thiamine24%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Niacin32%
- Vitamin B627%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)14%
- Potassium15%
- Magnesium17%
- Zinc14%
- Copper14%
- Manganese14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat59%
- Cholesterol30%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Celery seed
⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
⅛ cup All-purpose flour
¼ tsp Paprika
¼ cup Peanut oil
1 fillet Channel catfish
¼ cup Buttermilk
³⁄₁₆ cup Yellow cornmeal
¼ tsp Garlic powder
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°F and prepare a cookie sheet with a wire rack on top.
- 2
Pour peanut oil into a heavy frying pan, such as cast iron, to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F.
- 3
Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk. Combine cornmeal, flour, and spices in a separate bowl.
- 4
Dredge the soaked fillets in the breading mixture, shake off excess, and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Keep fried catfish warm in the oven while frying the remaining fillets. Serve immediately with hot sauce, cole slaw, and hush puppies.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (315 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 29 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 10 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 54 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5 μg | 196% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 122 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 94 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 73 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 458 mg | 65% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 43% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 18 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 211 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 29 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 20 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 837 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 159minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 101minCycling (moderate)
- 70minRunning (6 mph)
- 118minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fried Catfish Recipe?
One serving of Fried Catfish Recipe (1 serving) has 837 calories, which works out to 266 calories per 100 g. That is about 42% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Fried Catfish Recipe high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Fried Catfish Recipe keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Fried Catfish Recipe?
321 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Fried Catfish Recipe?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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