Dixie Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable oil (to cover 12-inch skillet 1/2 inch deep)
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (1/2 lb) catfish, skinned
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Heat oil in a 12\" skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Combine cormeal, salt, and peppers. Dredge catfish in flour then dip in egg mixture. Coat the fish with the cornmeal mixture.
Fry 2 fish at a time until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Keep cooked catfish warm in a 275 degree oven.