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Crispy Fried Catfish

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living: Heirloom Recipe Cookbook"



List of Ingredients



• 12 six-ounce catfish fillets
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp pepper
  
• One 2-ounce bottle hot sauce
  
• Vegetable oil
  
• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
  
• Tartar sauce (optional)
  
• Cocktail sauce (optional)
  
• Garnish: lemon wedges
  






Instructions



1. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper; place in a shallow dish. Add hot sauce to fish fillets, turning to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
   
   
2. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches into a large deep skillet; heat over medium-high heat to 375°F.
   
   
3. Place cornmeal mix in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Add fillets, one at a time; seal bag, and shake until completely coated. Fry fillets, in batches, 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce, and garnish, if desired.
   
   Makes 6 servings.