INGREDIENTS

4 Filets of catfish

3 cups vegetable oil

2 cups all purpose flour or cornmeal

2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

fresh cracked black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse fish and pat dry with a paper towel.

Sprinkle each side with Old Bay, garlic and onion powder and black pepper.

Add flour and fish to a medium sized paper or plastic bag. Seal and shake bag vigorously to coat all sides with flour.

In a cast iron pan, heat oil to 375° F.

Shake off excess flour before adding fish filets to the pan one at a time.

Fry for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Remove the fish from the oil and drain on a rack or paper towel lined plate.

Serve immediately with a dash of hot sauce. if you dare! (wink).