SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH RECIPE


Serves 4

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 8 min
Total Time 18 min

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh catfish filets
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Accent
2 tsp Creole seasoning or seasoned salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp dry crab boil (optional)
canola oil for frying

Instructions
  1. In a shallow dish, cornmeal, flour, and all listed spices and seasonings.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast iron skillet to about 350 degrees F
  4. Dredge each fish filet in the cornmeal mixture and shake off the excess.
  5. Fry the catfish for 3-5 mins per side (or total if deep frying) or until it's as crispy as desired
  6. Drain on paper towels
  7. Enjoy!