Cajun Catfish

Name: Cajun Catfish
Ingredients: 6 small catfish, cleaned and dressed; 1 tsp. salt (optional); 1/4 tsp. fresh black pepper; 1 (2 oz.) bottle hot sauce; 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper; 2 c. cornmeal (self-rising); olive oil

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

6 small catfish, cleaned and dressed
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. fresh black pepper
1 (2 oz.) bottle hot sauce
1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
2 c. cornmeal (self-rising)
olive oil

Directions

1

Combine salt, pepper and hot sauce to create marinade.
2

Season catfish with salt and pepper to taste and marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
3

Put cornmeal into paper bag.
4

Drop catfish in bag, one at a time, and shake bag until fish are completely coated. Fry fish in deep, hot olive oil (375°) until fish floats to surface and are golden brown.
5

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
6

Serves 4.