Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        catfish -- fillets
     1/2                lemon
     3/4  cup           corn meal
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
                        oil for frying

Preparation:

Rub fillets with cut lemon, both sides. Roll in mixture of corn meal and seasonings. Pour 1/8 inch oil in large skillet and place over medium heat. Fry fillets until brown and crisp on both sides, about 8 minutes overall. Suggestions: Spice up with Tabasco sauce sprinkled on with the lemon.