Southern Fried Catfish

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8.0 servings

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December 4, 2009

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Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 catfish fillets or whole dressed catfish

Preparation

1
Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder and salt. Coat catfish with mixture, shaking off excess. Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with oil. Heat to 350 degrees. Add catfish in a single layer, and fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes, depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2
VARIATION: Light catfish. Pan fry in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick pan or oven fry at 450 degrees, drizzling catfish with a tablespoon of oil.

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