Classic Fried Catfish

Description

A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
• vegetable oil
• For garnish: Sliced tomato and parsley sprigs

Directions

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Coat farm-raised Catfish with mixture, shaking off excess

2. Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350 °F. Add Catfish in single layer, and fry until golden brown, about 5 – 6 minutes, depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.