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Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish
Available sizes
3-piece $16.49 · 990 cal4-piece $18.49 · 1170 cal
U.S. farm-raised catfish breaded in southern cornmeal and fried to a golden brown. Served with choice of two sides.
About Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish
The Fried Catfish is the South on a Texas Roadhouse plate: fillets breaded in seasoned cornmeal and fried until the crust crackles, $16.49 for the 3-piece or $18.49 for the 4-piece, with two sides and tartar sauce. At 990 calories for the 3-piece it is the most indulgent plate on the Dockside list, and the most beloved by people who grew up on Friday fish fries.
Cornmeal, not batter, is the signature: a sandy, crisp crust that shatters rather than chews, letting the sweet catfish underneath stay the point. Green beans and seasoned rice complete the fish-camp plate the menu is quietly quoting.
Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish Calories
Calories vary by size. Here's the breakdown for each Fried Catfish option:
| Size | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-piece | 990 cal | $16.49 |
| 4-piece | 1170 cal | $18.49 |
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish at Home
A buttermilk dunk, seasoned cornmeal, and oil at exactly 350°F. The fish-fry formula, unchanged because it is finished.
Ingredients
4 servings
Catfish
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne
Quick Tartar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp dill pickle, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Soak fillets in buttermilk and hot sauce, 20 minutes. · 20 min
- 2Mix cornmeal, flour and seasonings. Dredge each fillet, pressing the crust on. · 5 min
- 3Fry at 350°F, 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep gold and flaking. · 10 minTip: Cornmeal browns fast; gold is done, brown is bitter.
- 4Drain on a rack, salt immediately, serve with the stirred-together tartar. · 3 min
Pro Tips
- A rack, never paper towels, keeps the crust crisp underneath.
- Fry two fillets at a time so the oil holds temperature.
- Lemon wedges and hot sauce on the table, non-negotiable.
Variations
Spicy Fry
Triple the cayenne and add black pepper to the cornmeal.
Oven-Crisp
Spray heavily, 425°F on a rack for 15 minutes. Different, still good.
Serving Ideas
- Green beans, seasoned rice and hushpuppy dreams.
- Catfish po-boy on French bread with tartar and lettuce.
- Flake leftovers into tacos with slaw and hot sauce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the fried catfish?
The 3-piece is $16.49 and the 4-piece $18.49, both with two sides and tartar sauce.
How many calories is it?
About 990 for the 3-piece and 1,170 for the 4-piece before sides.
Is the catfish spicy?
No, the cornmeal breading is seasoned but mild. Hot sauce on the table handles the rest, as is Southern law.
What kind of catfish is it?
Farm-raised American catfish fillets, the mild, sweet standard of Southern fish fries.
Catfish or salmon?
Different moods entirely: the salmon is the lighter grilled plate at 720 calories, the catfish is the fried Friday-night nostalgia at 990. Both $16.49 doors.