Lemon pepper hot dipped catfish.

 Ingredients:

4 to 6 catfish fillets (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)

1 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup plain cornmeal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning

vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Instructions:

Rinse catfish fillets below cool water and gently pat dry. Add the buttermilk to a shallow dish and coat the fillets withinside the buttermilk; set aside.

In a shallow bowl stir collectively the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Allow extra buttermilk to drip off every filet then coat withinside the breading mixture, urgent gently to make sure a thick crust. Allow to relaxation for five to ten mins.

Pour the oil right into a deep solid iron skillet to a bit much less than midway full. Heat the oil over medium-excessive warmth till the oil reaches approximately 350°F.

Fry in batches for five to six mins on every aspect or till golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a cord rack over paper towels. Serve straight away with a squeeze of sparkling lemon juice and my Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce.