Classic Fried Catfish

Description: Make and share this Classic Fried Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• 6 (4 ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil

Steps:

1. COMBINE first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish.
2. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
3. POUR oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees;.
4. Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.