Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 small to medium catfish
pepper to taste
1 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 c. buttermilk, milk or water
vegetable oil

Preparation

Fillet any catfish that are very large; wash and pat dry. Pepper lightly.
Mix cornmeal and salt; combine egg and milk.
Dip fish in egg mixture and then in cornmeal.
Heat 1/2-inch oil in a heavy skillet to 370\u00b0.
Fry fish about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Serves 6.