Southern Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 8 catfish
• 1 quart water
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; drain.
2. Combine cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a plastic bag. Add fillets, one at a time, shaking well to coat completely.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees F.
4. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Drain well on paper towels.
6. Serve immediately.