Fried catfish or other fish

By á-48829

Ingredients

• 2 catfish filets, or tenders
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• oil for frying
• 1 tbsp seafood spice mix
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• (or Panko, or seasoned bread crumbs)
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt & pepper to taste
• mayonnaise

Preparation

Step 1

In a non-reactive bowl, place the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice.

In a cast iron skillet or high sided sauté pan, place about 1 inch of oil, heat on medium – high.

Using a rubber spatula or your fingers, rub a nice coating of mayo on the fish, covering it all.

Mix together till well blended the spice mix, flour and cornmeal. Place in bag.

Add a few pieces of fish at a time and shake till well coated.

Slide the fish carefully into the hot oil and cook till done.

Enjoy with a fresh squeeze of lemon, or tartar sauce.