Pan Fried Catfish Filets

Catfish rolled in cornmeal, cayenne pepper, onion powder and paprika, then fried in olive oil to a golden brown. Serve with lemon wedges.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 490 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika and onion powder. Mix well. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of waxed paper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Pour milk into a medium bowl. Dip catfish filets into milk and hold up and let the milk drip off. Roll the milk-soaked filet in the cornmeal mixture until completely covered. Set aside.

Step 4

Fry the garlic in the hot skillet, but do not burn. Add the coated catfish filets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, sprinkling salt on the fish after each turn. Cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.