Basic Southern Fried Catfish
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Grocery Store recipe card
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Fish- Seafood
Ingredients
- 2 lb. farm raised fresh catch catfish pan dressed or fillet
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tsp. milk
- vegetable oil or shortening for frying (peanut oil is best)
Directions
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Season fish with salt and pepper. Combine eggs and milk. Dip fish into egg mixture, then roll in cornmeal to coat.
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Fill prying pan half full of oil, and heat (370 degrees). Fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until first side is golden brown, then turn and cook 7 to 8 minutes more, until fish is brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Fish may be placed in a warm oven to keep crisp for serving.