¾ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 catfish fillets or whole catfish
vegetable oil

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Coat catfish with mixture, shaking off excess. Fill deep pot or 12 in. skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350°. Add catfish in single layer, and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Makes 4 servings.

Serves 4
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
4 Farm-raised Catfish Fillets-or whole catfish
1/4 cup Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne and garlic powder. Coat catfish with mixture, shaking off excess. Add 1" layer of oil to a large skillet. Heat to 350~. Add catfish in single layer and fry until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.