Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 Mississippi farm raised catfish fillets or whole catfish
vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
Coat catfish with the mixture, shaking off excess.
Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil.
Heat to 350\u00b0.
Add catfish in single layer and fry until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes, depending on size.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Makes 4 servings.