Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           yellow cornmeal
     1/4  cup           flour
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      cayenne pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      garlic powder
   4                    farm-raised catfish fillets -- or whole catfish
                        vegetable Oil

Preparation:

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne and garlic powder. Coat catfish with mixture, shaking off excess. Add 1" layer of oil to a large skillet. Heat to 350F Add catfish in single layer and fry until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.