**farm-raised Catfish Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Catfish

   Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Set Up Breading Station

   In one bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

3. 3

   Bread the Catfish

   Coat each catfish fillet first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with cornmeal. Ensure each fillet is well-covered.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).

5. 5

   Fry the Catfish

   Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. 6

   Drain and Serve

   Once cooked, remove the catfish from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.