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Catfish Fritters

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southern
Catfish Fritters
Ingredients
  • 1 pound catfish fillets
  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
1
Submerge catfish fillets in a saucepan filled with sufficient water to completely submerge the fish; initiate boiling. Continue cooking until the fish breaks apart effortlessly with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
2
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the excess water.
3
Combine the fish in the saucepan, then mash it using a spoon or masher until it reaches a uniform consistency. Introduce crackers, chopped onion, beaten egg, salad dressing, mustard, and Old Bay seasoning into the mixture. Blend all ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
4
Divide the fish mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
5
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties in hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides, achieving a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
6
Transfer the fried patties to a paper towel-lined plate and serve them immediately.