Cornmeal-Coated Catfish
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup parmesan cheese,grated
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil,crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red hot pepper
1 egg
4 catfish fillets (4 oz ea)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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.
Yield: 4 servings