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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 - 10 minutes

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Basic Fried Catfish
Courtesy of H-E-B Culinary Department

Ingredients:
1 pound catfish, cut into 1-inch strips
canola oil
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour, separated
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
1/2 cup milk or 2 beaten eggs

Directions:
1. Heat enough oil in a deep skillet over Medium-High for fish to float.
2. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Cut into strips.
3. Combine cornmeal with 1/4 cup flour, salt, cayenne and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Blend until evenly mixed.
4. Place 3/4 cup flour in a second bowl. Pour milk into or beat eggs in a third bowl.
5. Coat fish strips in flour. Dip in milk or beaten egg. Coat evenly with cornmeal mixture.
6. Fry strips, a portion at a time, in 375 degree F oil 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Avoid crowding and try to prevent pieces from touching. Drain on paper towel and serve hot.

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