Classic Fried Catfish

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 (4- to 6-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
  2. 2
    Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
  3. 3
    Prep: 15 min., Cook: 6 min. per batch

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