Southern Fried Catfish

Ingredients:

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Method:

1. Place the catfish fillets in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for 20–30 minutes.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Remove the catfish from the buttermilk and coat each fillet thoroughly in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
4. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fillets for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges, coleslaw, or fries.