Mustard Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup prepared mustard

• 4 (6 ounce)  catfish fillets
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients.

2. 2

   Spread mustard over both sides of fillets; coat with cornmeal mixture.

3. 3

   In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.

4. 4

   Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels.