Spicy Pan-Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. whole catfish or fillets
1 c. yellow corn meal
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. onion powder
vegetable oil (for frying)
lemon wedges

Preparation

Combine corn meal and seasonings.
Roll fish in seasoned meal. Shake off excess meal and place in a single layer in hot oil in a 12-inch frypan.
Fry at moderate heat until well browned, turning to brown both sides, about 4 minutes on each side.
Remove from pan with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towel. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with slaw and corn bread or hush puppies. Serves 6.