Ingredients

• 6 large catfish fillets
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 quarts peanut oil

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Put the catfish a shallow pan and cover with water. Add a tablespoon of the salt, cover with plastic wrap and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Mix the cornmeal, flour, the remaining1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper in a plastic bag. Drain the water from the catfish and transfer the fillets one at a time to the bag with the cornmeal. Shake the bag to coat the fish and place on a sheet tray or platter.
4. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 300 degrees F.
5. Drop a few fillets into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd. Cook the fish until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon and keep warm in an oven while frying the remaining pieces.