Bayou Fried Catfish

BAYOU FRIED CATFISH
Serve: 6
SEASONING MIX:
1 tablespoon-salt
2 teaspoons-paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons-onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons-garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet basil
1 teaspoon-dried thyme
1 teaspoon-black pepper
3/4 teaspoon-dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon-white pepper
6-catfish fillets, 5 to 6 ounces each
1/2 cup-yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup corn flour (see Note)
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup-vegetable oil
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
Makes 1/4 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon.
Sprinkle catfish fillets lightly with about 2 teaspoons of the
seasoning mix, and rub it in well with your hands.
In a shallow pan combine cornmeal, corn flour, flour, and 1
tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Heat oil in a
12-inch skillet over high heat. While the oil is heating, dredge
3 of the catfish fillets one at a time in the cornmeal mixture,
pressing the fish into the mix to make it stick.
When the oil is very hot, add fillets to the skillet and fry,
turning 4 or 5 times, until the fish is brown and very crispy on
both sides, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper
towels.
Serve immediately.
NOTE: If you can not find corn flour, increase both the white
and cornmeal by 1/4 cup
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