Corn Meal Fried Catfish

Name: Corn Meal Fried Catfish
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 4 catfish fillets (about 4 oz. each); 3/4 c. corn meal; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/8 tsp. red pepper sauce; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil
4 catfish fillets (about 4 oz. each)
3/4 c. corn meal
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 tsp. red pepper sauce
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

1

Rinse catfish fillets; pat dry.
2

Refrigerate until ready to use.
3

Mix corn meal, flour and salt in large bowl.
4

Stir in milk, eggs, pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well blended.
5

Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in Dutch oven to 375°.
6

Coat fish with corn meal batter, shaking off any excess.
7

Fry fish in batches for 5 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
8

Drain on paper towels.
9

Keep warm in a 275° oven.