CATFISH FILLETS

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Recalls Sharon Stevens of Weirton, West Virginia, "When we visited my grandparents near the Ohio River, my grandmother always made these crisp fillets from Granddad's fresh catch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, beat eggs until foamy. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture. , Heat 1/4 in. of oil in a large skillet; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 33g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.