Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies Recipe

This post brings the crunch and comfort with a straight up Southern Fried Catfish recipe, complete with hushpuppies and Creole tartar sauce. The fish gets seasoned, dredged, and fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while staying flaky and tender inside. It’s the kind of dish you don’t overthink, just good cornmeal crust, hot oil, maybe a squeeze of lemon, and sauce that says “New Orleans.” Paired with those hushpuppies, it tastes like home, exactly what I crave when I want something hearty and real. Be sure and check out my Creole & Cajun Recipe Page as well as my Bibliography of Creole & Cajun Cookbooks!