Crisp-Fried Catfish

• 1 qt. water
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. salt
• 6 (10 to 12 oz.) catfish, cleaned and dressed
• 1 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
• parsley sprigs (optional)
• lemon slices (optional)
• vegetable oil

1. Combine water, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
2. Soak catfish in vinegar mixture 4 to 5 hours in the refrigerator. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, onion powder and seasoned salt in a plastic bag, shaking to mix. Add catfish, one at a time, and shake until completely coated.
3. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3-inches into a Dutch oven.
4. Heat to 375u0b0. Fry catfish 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain well.

water, vinegar, salt, cornmeal, salt, allpurpose, onion powder, salt, onion, parsley sprigs, lemon slices, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=378388 (may not work)