Ingredients

• 6 small catfish
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups cornmeal
• Salt
• Ground pepper

Instructions

1. Shake cornmeal, salt and ground pepper in a paper bag.
2. Heat oil to 360 degrees F, halfway up the sides of a cast iron skillet.
3. Dip catfish into buttermilk, then into dry mixture in bag.
4. Fry for about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side (5 minutes per every inch of thickness).
5. Serve with Hush Puppies.