Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

In a small bowl mix buttermilk water salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan turning to coat each side and set aside to marinate.

In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag combine the cornmeal flour and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture a few fillets at a time and tumble gently to coat evenly.

Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Deep fry fillets until golden brown about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.