Fried Catfish #2

Ingredients

• 1 lb catfish fillet
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal (yellow)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup oil (more if needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Fillet and clean catfish (removing all dark meat); soak in buttermilk or milk for 1-2 hrs; drain well.

2. 2

   Spinkle fish with salt, pepper, and herbs.

3. 3

   Dredge in corn meal and flour mixture.

4. 4

   Cook in a small skillet of 1/2 cup oil, being careful not to overcrowd fillets, probably cooking in two batches.

5. 5

   Fry about 6-8 minutes, watching closely so as not to burn, turn once.

6. 6

   Serve with a lemon wedge if desired.