JIM'S MILD SPICY CATFISH

Jim's Mild Spicy Catfish image

This Creole type catfish is sure to please! You can substitute any kind of white fish if you like.

Provided by JimChicago52

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
6 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Mix cornmeal, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper on a plate.
Beat milk and eggs together in a bowl. Dip catfish fillets in milk mixture, then gently press fillets into cornmeal mixture, coating both sides. Shake off excess breading.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet; pan-fry catfish in hot oil until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 111.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g