Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           yellow cornmeal
     1/4  cup           parmesan cheese -- grated
   1      tablespoon    all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      dried leaf basil -- crumbled
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      ground red hot pepper
   1                    egg
   4                    catfish fillets -- (4 oz ea)
   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Combine cornmeal, cheese, flour, basil, salt and red pepper in shallow dish. Beat egg in small bowl. Dip fillets in egg, then dredge in cornmeal mixture. 2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, place fish in skillet; cook 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.