FRIED CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH

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For extra crispy use stone-ground yellow cornmeal. Adjust all spices to taste. I made this using large basa fillets, it was excellent!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Catfish

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or use red pepper)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 -12 catfish fillets
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish combine the first 6 ingredients.
  • Dredge the fillets into the mixture and coat evenly.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven pour about 2-inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees.
  • Fry the fillets in batches for about 5-6 minutes turning once until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 267.4, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 42.9

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