Fried Catfish Recipe

FRIED CATFISH

4 catfish fillets
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Rinse catfish fillets and do not dry. Preheat oil in a skillet or a deep fryer to 350F.

Combine all dry ingredients in a large ziplock bag and shake each fillet in it until coated with cornmeal. Fry fillets in oil, rounded side down, for 3 to 4 minutes, then turn and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and then serve.

Serving Size: 4