Name: Cornmeal Crusted Catfish
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart neutral oil; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 Tbsp. Seasoning of choice:; 4 catfish fillets

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Cornmeal Crusted Catfish

Recipe by Chef Rhonda Banks

All-Purpose Cooking

Quick & Easy Meals

30-Minute Meals

This crispy catfish could not be more simple or more delicious.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 12 minutes

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Ingredients

1 quart neutral oil 1 cup cornmeal 2 Tbsp. Onion & Garlic Tableside Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. Seasoning of choice:

Lake Barkley Fried Chicken Seasoning

Longs Peak Pork Chop Spice

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Spices

2 tsp. Mayan Sea Salt

4 catfish fillets

Onion & Garlic Everyday Seasoning

Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Seasoning

Directions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 320 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, Onion & Garlic Tableside, seasoning of choice, and salt. Dredge catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat on all sides. Carefully drop catfish into oil, in batches if necessary, and monitor the temperature of the oil to keep it around 320 degrees. Fry for 10 to 12 min. or until crust is light golden brown. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Chef Rhonda owns and operates Blazing Chicken Shack II in Denver, CO, and has been using Savory Spice blends in her kitchen for years.