Categories: Fish, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cornbread mix
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 6 farm-raised catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• peanut oil

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish.

2. Dip fillets in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with salt and peppers, and dredge in cornbread mixture.

3. Pour oil to depth of 4 inches into an electric fryer or Dutch oven; heat to 400 degrees.

4. Fry fillets, two at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until they float; drain on paper towels.

5. Serve immediately.

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