Southern Fried Catfish

 

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh catfish filets

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal

1 tsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Accent

2 tsp Creole seasoning or seasoned salt

1/2 tsp lemon pepper

1/2 tsp dry crab boil (optional)

canola oil for frying

Instructions

In a shallow dish, cornmeal, flour, and all listed spices and seasonings.

Mix well.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast iron skillet to about 350 degrees F

Dredge each fish filet in the cornmeal mixture and shake off the excess.

Fry the catfish for 3-5 mins per side (or total if deep frying) or until it’s as crispy as desired

Drain on paper towels

Enjoy!