Cornmeal-Fried Catfish
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Course : Fish
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        vegetable oil -- for frying
   4                    catfish fillets - -- (abt 4-oz ea)
     3/4  cup           cornmeal
     1/4  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           milk
   2                    eggs -- beaten
     1/8  teaspoon      red pepper sauce
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
 

Preparation:

Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in Dutch oven to 375F Rinse catfish fillets and pat dry. Refrigerate until ready to use. Mix cornmeal, flour, and salt in large bowl. Stir in milk, eggs, pepper sauce, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well blended. Coat fish with cornmeal batter, shaking off any excess. Fry fish in batches, 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in 275F oven. Comments: Try serving with cornbread and coleslaw for an authentic Southern meal. Recipe Source: BETTY CROCKER'S QUICK DINNERS by General Mills In