Southern Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/4 tsp Salt Pepper
• 0.5 oz Catfish Fillet, cut
• 1/4 cup Fine Cornmeal
• 1/4 cup Purpose Flour
• 0.5 tsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
2. In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
3. Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
4. Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

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