Recipe: Homemade Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 8-10, 3 oz catfish filet shanks
• 2 lbs. of Corn Meal
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 TBSP Pepper

Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Repeat as necessary until all fillets are coated

Step 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

Step 7

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

Step 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.