Pretty soon, this will be the only way you& want to eat catfish, or any fish! Its new name celebrates that: Barrow's Catfish. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. 1½ teaspoon cayenne. 2 Catfish Fillets, cut into fingers 1 Cup Corn Meal 1/4 Cup Wondra Flour 3 Tbsp Creole Seasoning Salt & Pepper Peanut Oil or Lard for frying. 2 teaspoons salt. 1½ cups finely ground yellow corn meal. Beth Dreiling Hontzas The good readers of the New Orleans Times Picayune chose their five favorite spots around the Big Easy for a hearty catfish dinner. Season the Catfish fingers liberally with salt and pepper. Started in 1943, the restaurant originally called Barrow's Shady Inn, and made a name for itself with its fried catfish (fried catfish was the only entree and potato salad was the only side at the original location). Heat 2 inches of Peanut Oil or Lard to 360 degrees in a Cast Iron dutch oven. Vegetable oil for deep frying. 1 cup milk for soaking. These no bake healthy chocolate chip blondies are the perfect treat without the guilt! Pair our Classic Fried Catfish Recipe with coleslaw, hush puppies, and baked beans for a complete meal. Look at the crispy and delicious batter. 4 catfish fillets, freshwater slice across into pieces. For the Catfish: Fried Catfish Recipe. Fried Catfish. Try this New Orleans fried catfish recipe for dinner Friday night or any night of the week!