Fried Fish

8 pieces of catfish ( or fish of your choice)

1st dredge –

1 1/2 c. Flour

1/2 t. Salt

1/2t. Black pepper

1/2t. Seasoning salt

2nd dredge –

1 shallow dish of water

3rd dredge –

1 1/2 c. Cornmeal

2/3 c. Flour

1 t. Salt

1 t. Black pepper

1 t. Seasoning salt

Vegetable oil for frying

Set up dredge bowls …

flour dredge in shallow container,water in shallow container,cornmeal dredge in a shallow container .

Heat one inch of oil in skillet till a drop of water dropped in sizzles and pops a little . Dredge piece of fish in flour (get flour in every nook and cranny.

Quickly dip the floured fish in the the water ,let it drip , then dredge in the cornmeal dredge (getting it in every nook and cranny)

Don’t over crowd the fish in the skillet . Adjust heat if browning to quickly.

Turn when the the fish frying quiets down . Turn a couple of times as the frying sound quiets each time .

Drain on rack over paper towels. Only dredge and coat fish as you are ready to fry it . Makes for lighter , crispier coating .