Southern Fried Fish
By: Anonymous
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 12:40am

Ingredients




8 catfish or bream fillets (about 2 lbs.)
1 qt. water
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Vegetable oil

Preparation

1 Combine first 3 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; drain. Combine cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a plastic bag. Add fillets, one at a time, shaking well to coat completely. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Fry fillets, a few at a time, about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.