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Southern Fried Catfish

By Paula Deen

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A favorite dish from Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen.
A favorite dish from Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Paula Deen's Blackened Seasoning
  • salt
  • 8 (5 to 6-ounce) catfish fillets
  • 1 cup cornmeal, skin removed
  • oil, for frying

Directions

Heat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and blackened seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Dredge the catfish in the flour mixture and place in fryer. Deep fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until done. Drain on paper towels.