Fried Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a 10- to 12-quart cast-iron Dutch oven half full with peanut oil.
2. 2
   Set over medium heat and bring the oil to 350 degrees.
3. 3
   Thoroughly rinse the catfish, pat dry, and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
5. 5
   In a second bowl, combine the milk and buttermilk.
6. 6
   Dip the catfish one at a time into the milk mixture and then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
7. 7
   Gently lower the catfish into the oil and fry until the fish floats to the top of the oil and is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer to a cooling rack set in a half sheet pan and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.