If you will try this method of preparing catfish, you will have some of the best fish you have ever eaten! You can catch your own or buy some farm raised catfish at your favorite grocery store. I like to buy the 2 to 3 oz fillets. If your fish are frozen, thaw them out completely. Give yourself enough time to marinate the fish overnight or for at least 4 to 6 hours. Your marinating solution consists of:
2 cups of buttermilk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of Carl's All Purpose Seasoning Place the ingredients in a blender and mix well. This should be enough mixture to marinate 5 pounds of catfish steaks or fillets if you place them in a small container. The fish need to be covered with the solution. Allow the fish to marinate overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 4 to 6 hours. If you have prepared more fish than you need to cook, you may freeze them for another time. They freeze great after they are marinated and the flavor doesn't change.
If you cook too many, they warm-up great for the next meal. When you are ready to cook the fish, drain off the marinating solution. Batter in a good self-rising or plain meal. (you won't need to add any salt to the batter). Fry the fish in a deep fryer at 350 degrees or you can pan fry if you like. I like to use corn oil. When the fish floats to the top of the oil for about 1 minute, it should be ready. If you prefer to broil your fish, just leave off the batter. NOTE: Use this same mixture on chicken, shrimp, oysters and other seafood. Marinate chicken overnight. Marinate shrimp and oysters for about two hours. Now, there is an easier way too. After your fish, seafood, steaks, chops or other meats are completely thawed, sprinkle a liberal amount of Carl's All Purpose Seasoning to each side of the meat and allow to set for 30 minutes to an hour. Then cook the same.