• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
EasyHealth Living
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Guide
  • Lower carb, diabetes friendly recipes made easy.
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Recipes
  • Diabetes Guide
  • Ebook
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Blog
    • Recipes
    • Diabetes Guide
    • Ebook
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Low Carb

    Low Carb Catfish Fry

    Published: Sep 14, 2015 • Modified: Dec 2, 2018 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    A lower carb fish fry with all the trimmings. Make just a few recipe adjustments and enjoy this popular Southern meal!

    2 fried catfish filets with small bowl of slaw on white plate

    Low Carb Catfish Fry-  A fish fry with all the high carb "trimmings" is a popular menu item and family meal in many areas including the Southern U.S. A typical fish fry can sometimes exceed over 90gm carbohydrate!

    I decided to tweak this meal to make it less of a carb-tastrophe and a little more diabetes-friendly. Fried catfish is included  in my version so you would want to continue to let this be a "special occasion" meal. The catfish is fried in a light cornmeal batter then placed atop a bed of shredded cabbage and drizzled with a no sugar added slaw-type dressing. The cornmeal batter replaces hushpuppies made of cornmeal. No fish fry is complete without potatoes, so I included a few waffle fries as a garnish. I want to call this a fish fry salad!

    Lower Carb Southern Fish Fry-turn your fish fry into a salad for a lower carb treat!

    Hope this lets you enjoy a favorite meal without worrying about a spike in your glucose levels. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

    Recipe

    2 fried catfish filets with small bowl of slaw on white plate

    A Lower Carb Southern Style Fish Fry

    Turn this traditionally high carb meal into a diabetes-friendly salad featuring fried catfish and slaw.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 498kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • For the fish:
    • ¾-1 lb catfish filets or your favorite type fish
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ¼ cup cornmeal
    • 2 Tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
    • salt and pepper
    • ¾ cup frying oil
    • For the salad:
    • 4 cups sliced cabbage
    • 2-3 radishes sliced thinly
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • For the dressing:
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup light sour cream
    • ¼ teaspoon sriracha sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon Old bay Seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon relish
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • Garnish:
    • Frozen waffle fries- about 3 per person- baked per package instructions
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Slice the fish fillets into strips and place in a small bowl.
    • Pour milk over fish and set aside.
    • Combine the cornmeal and flour in a small bowl.
    • Salt and pepper the filets and coat lightly in cornmeal mixture.
    • Fry the fish in hot oil until golden brown, allow fish to drain on a paper towel lined plate or on a rack.
    • Prepare the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    • To assemble: Place about 1 cup sliced cabbage on plate with radish slices and a few cherry tomatoes. Arrange 2 -3 slices of fish over cabbage then drizzle with dressing. Garnish with 3 waffle fries. Repeat process to make a total of 4 salads.
    Nutrition Facts
    A Lower Carb Southern Style Fish Fry
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    498
    Calories from Fat 351
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    39
    g
    60
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    16
    g
    80
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    68
    mg
    23
    %
    Sodium
     
    269
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    601
    mg
    17
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    12
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    17
    g
    34
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    520
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    31.8
    mg
    39
    %
    Calcium
     
    87
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    1.2
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @EasyHealthllc or tag #EasyHealthllc!

    SaveSave

    SaveSave

    SaveSave

    More Low Carb Recipes

    • collage with scones, adding cups and low carb breakfast without eggs ideas
      Low Carb Breakfast Without Eggs
    • Low Carb Roast Beef Roll Up
    • chicken muffin on cooling rack
      Chicken Muffins
    • 3 slices crispy air fryer bacon
      Air Fryer Turkey Bacon

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Charlotte - welcome to Easyhealth Living! Are you looking for healthy diabetes-friendly/low carb recipes? Come cook with me!

    More about me→

    Diabetes Friendly

    • baked rotisserie chicken on gray plate
      10 Best Diabetic Chicken Recipes
    • cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and torn basil leaves in a clear plastic cup
      Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
    • cooked mushrooms and onions on white plate
      Balsamic Roasted Onions and Mushrooms
    • bbq chicken leg and thigh on foil
      Low Carb Oven BBQ Chicken

    More Diabetes Friendly

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Privacy Policy
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Web Stories
    list of sites featuring easyhealth recipes

    This website does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Please consult with your health care professional before making any changes in your health routines. Please note-nutrition data may vary based on multiple factors.

    -All rights reserved-

    Copyright © 2013-2023 Easyhealth LLC

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly