Recipe

Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

	Sabrinarose / All my dishes 1 month, 3 weeks ago The way catfish was meant to be eaten: fried in a cornmeal batter. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never want catfish prepared any other way! Prep:5m Cook:6m Servings:4	Sabrinarose
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Ingredients

Canola oil, enough for frying

2 pounds skinless catfish fillets, cut into strips

4 eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more if desired

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat canola oil over medium heat in a 12-inch cast iron skillet to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk.

In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, paprika and cayenne pepper. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Use a paper towel to blot the catfish fillets dry.

Dip each piece in egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned cornmeal. Fry fish in batches, turning once, until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Remove fish from pan an allow to drain on a paper-towel lined plate.

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