Southern Fried Catfish & Hush Puppies
Fry night, done right.
$26.77 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 2 lb catfish fillets | $18.41 |
| 1 cup cornmeal | $0.69 |
| 1/2 cup flour | $0.23 |
| 1/2 cup buttermilk | $0.34 |
| Hush puppy mix (cornmeal, egg, onion) | $1.20 |
| Oil for frying | $0.92 |
| Coleslaw, side | $2.18 |
| Seasoning & lemon | $0.50 |
| Collard greens, side | $2.30 |
| Total | $26.77 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 2 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Hush puppy mix (cornmeal, egg, onion)
- Oil for frying
- Coleslaw, side
- Seasoning & lemon
- Collard greens, side
How to Make It
- Soak catfish in buttermilk 10 minutes; dredge in cornmeal/flour mix, season.
- Fry in oil 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Fry hush puppy batter by the spoonful in the same oil, 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Serve with coleslaw and lemon.
- Serve with collard greens on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Fry the hush puppies in the same oil right after the catfish — extra fish-fry flavor, which is the point.
Swap It: Tilapia or any mild white fish works the same way if catfish isn't available.
🍽️ Pairs well with Beef Brisket & Mac and Cheese
