Southern Garlic Catfish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets
• 1 egg, beaten
• garlic salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• salt and pepper
• cayenne pepper
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a heavy skillet with 1-inch of oil.

2. 2

   Wash the catfish.

3. 3

   Beat the egg.

4. 4

   Lightly pepper and garlic salt the fish.

5. 5

   Mix the flour and cornmeal together; add salt and pepper to flour mix and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Dip the catfish in egg.

7. 7

   Dip in the breading twice.

8. 8

   Put the fish in hot oil.

9. 9

   Cook until golden brown and tender in the middle, about 8-12 minutes.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Optional: Sprinkle with Louisiana hot sauce.