Deep-Fried Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil for deep frying.
2. 2
   Cut each fillet in half crosswise.
3. 3
   Combine the cornmeal, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Dredge the fillets in the cornmeal.
5. 5
   Pat to make the cornmeal adhere.
6. 6
   Drop the fillets in the oil and cook five to 10 minutes or until crisp and brown.
7. 7
   Serve with lemon halves, ketchup and hush puppies.