Ingredients for - Southern Fried Catfish

1. Buttermilk ½ cup
2. Water ½ cup
3. Salt and pepper, to taste ½ cup
4. Catfish fillets, cut in strips 1 pound
5. Fine cornmeal 1 ½ cups
6. All-purpose flour ½ cup
7. Seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™ 1 teaspoon
8. Vegetable oil for deep frying 1 quart

How to cook deliciously - Southern Fried Catfish

1 . Stage

Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets. Arrange fillets in a single layer in the pan, turning to coat each side. Set aside to marinate.

2 . Stage

Combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add fillets to the bag, a few at a time, and tumble gently until evenly coated.

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

Fry fillets in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, so fillets have room to brown properly. Drain on paper towels.