Fried Catfish #2

• 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)

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

catfish fillet, buttermilk, cornmeal, flour, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion powder, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-catfish-2-376357 (may not work)