Catfish and Hush Puppies: Southern Comfort Food at Its Best

Introduction

Crispy, golden, and downright irresistible—Catfish and Hush Puppies are Southern comfort food at its finest. Perfectly seasoned, cornmeal-crusted catfish paired with warm, fluffy hush puppies delivers a classic combination that never disappoints. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Catfish:

  • 4 fresh catfish fillets

  • ½ cup cornmeal

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Hush Puppies:

  • ½ cup cornmeal

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 large egg

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion

  • 1 tbsp melted butter

  • Oil for frying

Optional Serving:

  • Tartar sauce

  • Lemon wedges

  • Hot honey drizzle

How to Make

  1. Prep the Catfish: