Categories: Fish- Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 2 1/2 cups cornmeal mix
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 10 (6 to 8 oz.) farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into strips
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Peanut oil

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
2. Combine cornmeal, garlic powder, and thyme in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
3. Dredge catfish fillets in flour mixture, and dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Place catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture; seal bag, and shake to coat.
4. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet; heat to 360 degrees. Fry catfish fillets, in batches, 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

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