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Low Carb Catfish Fry

By Charlotte  |  September 14, 2015  |  Updated December 2, 2018

Posted In: Diabetes Diet, Low Carb, Main Dish, Salad

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fried catfish slaw low carb

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

 

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!

 

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!

fried catfish slaw low carb

A Lower Carb Southern Style Fish Fry

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

Ingredients

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

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 31.8mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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