Classic Fried Catfish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 farm-raised catfish fillets
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
olive oil, for pan frying
tartar sauce or lemon wedge, as accompaniment (optional)

Preparation

Rinse fillets, and pat dry.
Combine all dry ingredients in a shallow dish.
Dredge catfish in flour cornmeal mixture, pressing on breading so it adheres to fish, and place on waxed paper.
Fry catfish in a large skillet in about 1/4\" of hot oil (about 350 degrees F) until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.