Fried catfish recipes

One of the most popular fried catfish recipes in the Texas is named “Texas president fried catfish”. Why “president”? I have not the vaguest idea… And you?

Ingredients: (4-6 servings)

• 1 catfish (4-5lb)

For liaison:

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

For breading:

• 2 cup corn meal
• 1/4 cup wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon milled Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic

Cooking time – 30 min.

Preparation:

1. Scale and gut the catfish carcase, then clean it by rinsing under cool, running water. Cut the catfish into fillet without the jacket and slice it into about 2*1.5 inches parts.

2. Cook the liaison via mixing milk, egg, salt and white pepper.
3. Blend all abovesaid ingredients for breading in a separate bowl.
4. Dip catfish slices into the liaison and breading. And cook it in fat until the catfish is ready.

Ready to serve!