Crispy Catfish

From Southern Living. Cooking time includes chill time.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce)  catfish fillets
•  milk
• 2  teaspoons  hot sauce
• 2  teaspoons salt, divided
• 1  large egg
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  cup pecans, finely chopped
•  vegetable oil
•  lemon wedge

Directions

1. Combine catfish and milk to cover in a shallow dish; add hot sauce. Cover and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
2. Remove catfish from milk mixture, reserving mixture; sprinkle catfish evenly with 1/2 t salt, and set aside.
3. Whisk egg into milk mixture until blended.
4. Combine flour, ground peppers,and remaining 1 1/2 t salt. Dredge catfish in flour mixture,and coat with chopped pecans.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360°F Fry catfish 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Place on a serving platter; garnish, if desired.