Fried Catfish #2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb catfish fillet
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
1/2 cup cornmeal (yellow)
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup oil (more if needed)

Preparation

Fillet and clean catfish (removing all dark meat); soak in buttermilk or milk for 1-2 hrs; drain well.
Spinkle fish with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Dredge in corn meal and flour mixture.
Cook in a small skillet of 1/2 cup oil, being careful not to overcrowd fillets, probably cooking in two batches.
Fry about 6-8 minutes, watching closely so as not to burn, turn once.
Serve with a lemon wedge if desired.