Pan Fried Catfish

Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients:

  1. vegetable oil for frying
  2. 4 catfish fillets
  3. 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  4. 1/4 cup flour
  5. 1 teaspoon salt
  6. 1 teaspoon pepper
  7. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  8. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:

Rinse and pat fillets dry with paper towels. On sheet of foil, combine corn meal, flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Coat fillets well on both sides with mixture. Refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.

Preheat cooking oil in deep fryer or deep skillet, to 350 degrees or medium hot. Fry fish on both sides until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towel before serving.


TDS 3