Spicy Cornmeal Fried Catfish (Sioux)
Ingredients
4 Large Catfish Fillet Oil For Frying 1 Large Egg -- Beaten 1/2 Cup Buttermilk 1/2 Cup Cornmeal 1/4 Cup Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne 1/4 Teaspoon Allspice 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper Salsa Scallions -- For Garnish Lemon Wedges -- For Garnish Directions Heat oil to 1 1/2 inch depth in large skillet. Mix the beaten egg with milk; set aside; Mix cornmeal, flour and seasonings in other bowl; dip catfish in buttermilk egg mixture and roll in spicy cornmeal mixture; ease them into hot oil, fry for 4-5 minutes, turning often. Drain on papertowels, serve with salsa, scallions, and lemon wedges. Serves 4
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