How to make Fried Southern Catfish

Mouth watering catfish you ever had

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 3 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1 cup butter milk
• 1 larg egg
• 2 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
• Catfish fillets {This makes about 5 lbs}
• Peanut oil {For frying}

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a shallow backing pan

2. In another bowl mix buttermilk and egg.

3. In a large zip-lock bag combine Cornmeal, Garlic powder and Thyme.

4. Dredge your catfish in the flower mixture, then dip it into the buttermilk ~ Then shake the catfish in the sealed zip-lock bag.

5. 
    

   Fry in a deep fryer or a heavy duty cast iron skillet in the hop peanut oil.

Tips & Warnings

• I serve it with my Hush puppies ~~ Other Article
• A great Dark Beer goes great with this dish.
• Watch out for the hot oil !!!

[csmarie]

on 11/15/2008 Great recipe!

[brandy1123]

on 10/4/2008 i love catfish

[vallain]

on 9/16/2008 Boy, this does sound tasty.

[HardworkinJudy]

on 9/6/2008 Sorry, should be fried.

[HardworkinJudy]

on 9/6/2008 I love friend catfish & will have to try this out. Sounds wonderful.