Cornmeal-coated catfish

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupYellow cornmeal
¼cupParmesan cheese,grated
1tablespoonAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonDried leaf basil,crumbled
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonGround red hot pepper
1Egg
4Catfish fillets (4 oz ea)
1tablespoonVegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine cornmeal, cheese, flour, basil, salt and red pepper in shallow dish. Beat egg in small bowl. Dip fillets in egg, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, place fish in skillet; cook 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.