Cornmeal-Fried Catfish

Name: Cornmeal-Fried Catfish
Ingredients: vegetable oil for frying; whole dressed catfish; 3/4 c. cornmeal; 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 for frying
whole dressed catfish
3/4 c. cornmeal
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

Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in Dutch oven to 350°.
2

Rinse catfish and pat dry.
3

Refrigerate until ready to use.
4

Mix cornmeal, flour and salt in large bowl.
5

Stir in milk, eggs, pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well blended.
6

Coat fish with cornmeal batter, shaking off any excess.
7

Fry fish until golden brown, turning once, if necessary.
8

Drain on paper towels.
9

Keep warm in 275° oven.