Fried Catfish

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Provided by Vivian Jackson for the November 2019 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine.

Makes 4-6 servings.

  • 3 cups Crisco canola oil
  • 1 lb. catfish fillets
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • Lemon wedges (optional) 
  • Tartar sauce (optional) 
  • Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional)
  1. Heat canola oil to 350 F in a deep fryer.
  2. Wash and pat dry the fillets.
  3. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder in a plastic or paper bag; shake well.
  4. Coat the fillets in the cornmeal mixture; fry fish until golden brown (about 7 minutes).
  5. Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce and/or Louisiana Hot Sauce, if desired.