Southern Fried Catfish

This is catfish done by Miss Mary Bobo's in Lynchburg, TN.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1⁄2 cup white cornmeal
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 6 -10  catfish fillets (or 4 to 6 whole catfish, skinned)
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy skillet to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine cornmeal and flour in a shallow bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs; add milk and blend well.
4. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
5. Dip fish in the egg mixture and coat with cornmeal mixture.
6. Fry a few pieces of fish at a time in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
7. Drain on paper towels.