Mississippi Fried Catfish
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Serves 6

Serve this catfish with a cayenne pepper-based hot sauce on the side for your guests to dash on top of the fillets. Potato salad, coleslaw and cornbread are excellent accompaniments.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Canola oil, for frying
    • 4 catfish fillets
    • Tartar sauce
    • Hot sauce (optional)
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    Method: 

    Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, salt and both peppers in a shallow bowl or pan. Coat fillets with mixture on both sides, shaking off excess. Fill a heavy skillet or large frying pan with about an inch of oil. Heat to 350°F (or when a small piece of the fish bubbles and rises to the top). Add catfish two at time and fry until golden, 5 to 6 minutes, turning once. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:370 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 30g protein
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