Fried Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or use red pepper)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 10-12 catfish fillets
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow dish combine the first 6 ingredients.

2. 2

   Dredge the fillets into the mixture and coat evenly.

3. 3

   In a large cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven pour about 2-inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees.

4. 4

   Fry the fillets in batches for about 5-6 minutes turning once until golden.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels.