Catfish (Front-Porch Fried Catfish) Recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
2 1/2 cups cornmeal mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried thyme
20 (6-8 ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into strips
1 cup buttermilk
Peant oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.

Combine cornmeal, garlic powder, and thyme in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.

Dredge catfish fillets in flour mixture, and dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Place catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture; seal bag, and shake to coat.

Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet; heat to 360 degrees. Fry catfish fillets, in batches, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

Prep 10 minutes, fry 3 minutes, per batch.