The catfish, although often known as a nasty bottom-feeder, can make a great meal. Here is a great recipe to try next time you catch a couple cats.
Ingredients
- 6 (4- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil
How to Make It
Step 1
Place catfish fillets in a single layer in a shallow dish; cover with milk. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Step 2
Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
Step 3
Remove catfish fillets from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove from milk, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.Step 4
Dredge catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 5
Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fillets, in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.
All credit for this delicious recipe goes to My Recipes. https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/jacks-fried-catfish
