Ingredients:
6 –8 catfish
Lemon juice
Water
Brine:
5 cups water in bowl, 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Brine fish in cold lemon water for about 1 hour
Remove from water and let fish sit on a plate for about 20 minutes
Reserve water
Fry mixture:
2 cups white corn meal mix
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Large container of canola oil
Directions:
If fresh caught, clean fish and filet off the bone into strips. Mix all ingredients above in a separate bowl. Dip fish into the brine water and dredge in the fry mixture. Place into hot grease so fish is submerged. Let the fish cook for about 4-5 minutes or until done. Remove fish and place on a paper towel to absorb the grease. When fish are cooked, they will be golden brown and float to the top of the oil.

 

My friend Getena and her family enjoyed this recipe at her Pig Pickin’ Party!!