FRIED CATFISH

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We love good fried catfish and probably everybody has their way of frying fish. This is how I do it. Nothing fancy, but it sure tastes good. Hope you like it.

Provided by Tonna Canfield

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 c white cornmeal
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c milk
2 large eggs
6 8 oz. catfish fillets

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the flour with the paprika, 1/2 tsp of the salt, the garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper.
  • 2. In a separate shallow dish, mix eggs, milk and the remaining tsp of salt.
  • 3. In another dish, combine the two cornmeals.
  • 4. Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour mixture first, then the egg mixture, then the cornmeal mixture last.
  • 5. Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry 3 fillets until golden brown on one side (about 5 minutes). Turn fish over and fry on the other side about 5 minutes until golden brown and flake tender. Remove and drain on paper towels. Add remaining 3 fillets and fry.

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