My Version of Southern Catfish

Ingredients

• 1-2 lb catfish
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (or blackened seasoning)
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter (or oil)

Directions

1. 1

   mix milk and hot sauce.

2. 2

   mix cornmeal with all of the spices.

3. 3

   dip catfish in the milk mix.

4. 4

   dip in the cornmeal mix, coat fish well.

5. 5

   heat butter or oil in a large heavy skillet over med-high heat.

6. 6

   cook fish a few minutes on each side until flaky.

7. 7

   serve with tartar sauce.