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

Ingredients

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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