Mustard Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 catfish fillets
1/2 c. prepared mustard, divided
1 1/4 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. red ground pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil
fresh parsley sprigs
lemon wedges

Preparation

Brush fillets lightly with half of mustard.
Place cornmeal, salt, red pepper and pepper in a zip-top plastic bag; drop in fillets, one at a time, and shake until completely coated.
Brush fillets with remaining mustard; return to bag and shake again.
Fry in deep hot oil (350\u00b0) 4 to 5 minutes or until catfish fillets float to the top and are golden brown; drain well.
Transfer fillets to a serving platter; garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Serve hot.
Yields 6 servings.