Fried Catfish #2

11 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb catfish fillet
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal (yellow)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup oil (more if needed)

Directions

  1. 1
    Fillet and clean catfish (removing all dark meat); soak in buttermilk or milk for 1-2 hrs; drain well.
  2. 2
    Spinkle fish with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  3. 3
    Dredge in corn meal and flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Cook in a small skillet of 1/2 cup oil, being careful not to overcrowd fillets, probably cooking in two batches.
  5. 5
    Fry about 6-8 minutes, watching closely so as not to burn, turn once.
  6. 6
    Serve with a lemon wedge if desired.

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