Serves: 5
Total Calories: 92

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne red pepper
2 pounds catfish fillets
Oil for frying

Mix meal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne. Roll fish in mixture until coated good. Have oil hot, about 400°. Add fish in single layer. Fry until golden brown, to your desire. Drain on paper towels or brown bag. Serve hot. Also good cold or warmed in microwave.


Fun Fact: The Blues originated in the rural Mississippi Delta region at the beginning of the 20th century. Famous Mississippi Blues artists include Robert Johnson, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Son House, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf, “Honeyboy” Edwards, and Muddy Waters among many others. The University of Mississippi Blues Archive in Oxford houses one of the largest collections of blues recordings, publications, and memorabilia in the world.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 92
Calories from Fat: 4

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