°3 pounds of catfish fillets

° 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tex Joy® All Purpose), or to taste

° salt & ground black pepper 

° ½ (16 ounce) package saltine crackers, crumbled

° 1 package (2.45 ounces) sliced ​​almonds

° 2 beaten eggs

° 2 c of milk

° 1 t pressed garlic

° 1 liter peanut oil, for frying

 

*Step by step

Season catfish with Cajun seasoning, salt and black pepper. Refrigerate fillets 1 to 3 hours.

Combine crackers and almonds in a large, wide bowl. Combine milk, beaten eggs and garlic in a separate bowl.

Soak the catfish fillets in the milk mixture for 5-10 minutes.

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Gently press catfish fillets into cracker mixture to coat completely; shake to remove any loose breading.

Fry fillets in hot peanut oil until tender and float in oil, about 5 minutes.

Enjoy !