Crispy Fried Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Clean, wash and dry fish.
2. 2
   Combine milk, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cornmeal and paprika.
4. 4
   Dip fish in milk mixture and roll in flour mixture.
5. 5
   Fry bacon in a heavy pan until crisp.
6. 6
   Remove bacon, reserving fat for frying fish.
7. 7
   Drain bacon on absorbent paper.
8. 8
   Fry fish in hot fat for 4 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn carefully and fry for 4 to 6 minutes longer or until fish is brown and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
10. 10
    Drain on absorbent paper.
11. 11
    Serve with bacon.
12. 12
    Serves 6.