FRIED CATFISH WITH TATOES

FRIED CATFISH WITH TATOES image

Provided by Bobby (*_*)

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (about 1-1/2 lbs) frozen or fresh catfish fillets, cut in half
1/4 c shortening or lard
1 c yellow cornmeal
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp coarse black pepper
2 tsp paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

1. Get all ingredients together.
2. In a large skillet or electric skillet, place shortening and heat to 375 degrees.
3. Mix rest of ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Cut fish in half and place in a colander and run water over them and let drain.
4. Place catfish fillet in cornmeal mixture, shake excess meal off.
5. Place fish fillets in hot skillet.
6. Fry fish 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork and golden brown.
7. Remove fish from skillet onto a paper towel lined platter. *** Place fish, fries and coleslaw onto a plate or small platter and ENJOY!!!