Fried Catfish #2

photo by gailanng





- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb catfish fillet
- 1⁄2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
- 1⁄2 cup cornmeal (yellow)
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄2 cup oil (more if needed)
directions
- Fillet and clean catfish (removing all dark meat); soak in buttermilk or milk for 1-2 hrs; drain well.
- Spinkle fish with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Dredge in corn meal and flour mixture.
- Cook in a small skillet of 1/2 cup oil, being careful not to overcrowd fillets, probably cooking in two batches.
- Fry about 6-8 minutes, watching closely so as not to burn, turn once.
- Serve with a lemon wedge if desired.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BakinBaby
Cave Creek, Arizona