Classic Fried Catfish

Southern Living Magazine, June 2001.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6  farm-raised catfish fillets (4 to 6 oz ea)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish.
2. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees.
4. Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.