Homemade Fried Catfish

Instructions

1. Fry Daddy or Heavy Dutch oven with 1-2 inches of oil Note: If using the Dutch oven you must watch the oil carefully. Measure temperature using a candy thermometer. Must be at 350 F.

2. Preparation Mix the salt, pepper and cornmeal in a shallow dish or bowl

3. Take a thawed catfish fillet and dip it in water or buttermilk and place it in the breading

4. Cover the wet fillet with the breading and press the corn meal in to the fillet

5. Repeat as necessary until all fillets are coated

6. Using tongs or a fork, lower the breaded fillets into 350F oil or shortening (peanut or soybean oil works well) being careful not to splash oil on your hands

7. Cook 8-10 minutes or until the catfish is golden and floats to the surface

8. Serve with tartar sauce and cole slaw Remember, these are only tips for you to try it at home. This is not the Texas Roadhouse Legendary Recipe. We can't give that to just anyone, you know. If you want the real deal you will have to stop by your area Texas Roadhouse.