Classic Fried Catfish

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• 6 (4 ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

COMBINE first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish.

Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.

POUR oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees;.

Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.