Crispy Fried Catfish

Crispy Fried Catfish

Ingredients:

• 4 catfish fillets (about 3-4 ounces each)
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 Tbsp. butter

Directions:

1. Lemon slices for garnish
2. Combine cornmeal, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
3. Pour milk into a separate dish.
4. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. One by one, dip catfish fillets in the milk, and shake off any excess, then coat milk-soaked fish in the cornmeal mixture on both sides. Place fish in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on each side (about 5-7 minutes per side). The fish will flake easily with a fork when it’s done.
6. Drain fish on paper towels.
7. Serve warm, garnished with a lemon wedge.