Pan Fried Catfish Filets Recipe

In a mixing bowl stir together cornmeal cayenne pepper paprika and onion powder. Mix well. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of waxed paper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Pour milk into a medium bowl. Dip catfish filets into milk and hold up and let the milk drip off. Roll the milk-soaked filet in the cornmeal mixture until completely covered. Set aside.

Fry the garlic in the hot skillet but do not burn. Add the coated catfish filets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side sprinkling salt on the fish after each turn. Cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.