Fried Catfish

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. catfish
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tsp. milk
  • 1 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • vegetable oil or shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    Season fish with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Combine eggs and milk.
  3. 3
    Dip fish into egg mixture, then roll in cornmeal to coat.
  4. 4
    Pour oil into frying pan, filling to the halfway point; heat to 375°.
  5. 5
    Fry fillets for 8 minutes or until first side is golden brown, then turn and cook 8 more minutes until fish flakes easily with fork. Drain fillets on paper towels and serve.
  6. 6
    Serves 4 to 6.

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