Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 lb. catfish fillets
2 Tbsp. mustard (prepared)
2/3 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
shortening or cooking oil

Preparation

Spread catfish with a thin coating of mustard.
Combine cornmeal, salt, pepper and red pepper in a plastic bag.
Add fish and shake to coat.
Heat cooking oil to 375\u00b0 in a deep 12-inch skillet.
Fry fillets, two at a time, until fish is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.