SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH RECIPE

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

  1. In a shallow dish, cornmeal, flour, and all listed spices and seasonings .
  2. Mix well .
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast iron skillet to about 350 degrees F .
  4. Dredge each fish filet in the cornmeal mixture and shake off the excess .
  5. Fry the catfish for 3-5 mins per side (or total if deep frying) or until it’s as crispy as desired .
  6. Drain on paper towels .
Enjoy!