Fried Catfish

Name: Fried Catfish
Ingredients: 12 dressed catfish (about 8 pounds); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 cups cornmeal; Vegetable oil; Lemon wedges; Fresh parsley sprigs

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 dressed catfish (about 8 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 cups cornmeal
Vegetable oil
Lemon wedges
Fresh parsley sprigs

Directions

1

Rinse fish thoroughly in cold water, and pat dry.
2

Sprinkle salt and paprika over fish. Place cornmeal in a plastic bag; add fish, one at a time, and shake until well coated.
3

Carefully drop fish into deep hot oil (375°). Fry until fish float to the top and are golden brown; drain well on paper towels.
4

Transfer fish to a warm serving platter; garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.