Fried Catfish

By á-2179

Ingredients

• # Oil, for frying
• # 2 eggs
• # 2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
• # 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
• # Kosher salt
• # 1 cup cornmeal (medium ground for more texture)
• # 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• # 1/2 cup cornstarch Freshly ground black pepper
• # 4 catfish fillets, cut in 1/2, about 2 pounds

Preparation

Step 1

In a deep 12-inch pan set over medium-high heat, add enough oil so it comes 1/3 of the way up the sides. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.

In a wide-mouth bowl, whisk the eggs with the hot sauce, seafood seasoning and a pinch of salt. In a small paper bag, mix together the cornmeal, flour, cornstarch, and salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge the catfish in egg mixture, then in the flour mixture. Gently shake off excess flour. Set aside and repeat with remaining flounder. Fry the fish in batches until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes each side, being careful to keep the temperature at 375 degrees F. Remove catfish to a paper towel to drain and immediately season with salt.