Classic Fried Catfish

Toby Jermain's Note:

My wife found this recipe at www.catfish.com about 10 years ago, and we haven't fixed it any other way since. This is about as simple as it gets.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 farm-raised catfish fillets
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
• olive oil, for pan frying
• tartar sauce or lemon wedge, as accompaniment (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse fillets, and pat dry.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a shallow dish.
3. Dredge catfish in flour cornmeal mixture, pressing on breading so it adheres to fish, and place on waxed paper.
4. Fry catfish in a large skillet in about 1/4" of hot oil (about 350 degrees F) until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Reviews

[Mommy2Summer&Gibson]

Yes this is DEFINITELY the ONLY way to eat catfish - this was delicious! I wouldn't change a thing! I just wish fresh catfish was cheaper where I live so I could make this more often! :-)