Front Porch Fried Catfish
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Fish
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

10 1/2 cups cornbread
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried thyme
6 whole catfish fillets -- (3/4- to 1-pound)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper -- ground
2 teaspoons red pepper -- ground
2 Cup peanut oil
 

Preparation:

Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dip fillets in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with salt and peppers, and dredge in cornbread mixture. Pour oil to depth of 4 inches into an electric fryer or Dutch oven; heat to 400F Fry fillets, two at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until they float; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings