Jim’s Mild Spicy Catfish

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 6 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Mix cornmeal, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper on a plate.

Beat milk and eggs together in a bowl. Dip catfish fillets in milk mixture, then gently press fillets into cornmeal mixture, coating both sides. Shake off excess breading.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet; pan-fry catfish in hot oil until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.