Jack'S Fried Catfish

Name: Jack'S Fried Catfish
Ingredients: 6 (4- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets; 2 cups milk; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

6 (4- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets
2 cups milk
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil

Directions

1

Place catfish fillets in a single layer in a shallow dish; cover with milk. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2

Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
3

Remove catfish fillets from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove from milk, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
4

Dredge catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
5

Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fillets, in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.