Classic Corn Meal Fried Catfish

Name: Classic Corn Meal Fried Catfish
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil; 4 catfish fillets about 1 1/2 lbs.; 1/2 cup Martha White Self-Rising Enriched White Corn Meal Mix; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon sliced

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

5 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
4 catfish fillets about 1 1/2 lbs.
1/2 cup Martha White Self-Rising Enriched White Corn Meal Mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon sliced

Directions

1

HEAT 3 tablespoons oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Rinse and drain catfish fillets.
2

PLACE corn meal mix in shallow pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of catfish fillets. Coat with corn meal mix.
3

FRY 2 fillets at a time about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until flaky and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet and fry remaining two fillets. Serve with lemon slices.
4

TIP: Keep fillets warm in 200°F oven until ready to serve.