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Country Fried Catfish with Pepper Gravy
Our Fried Catfish leans on yellow onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Pepper Gravy.
Ingredients
What you'll need
- 1 lb fried catfish
- 4 oz yellow onion
- 1/4 cup garlic
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 3 cloves kosher salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method
Step by step
- Season the fried catfish generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
- Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
- Add the fried catfish and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
- Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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