Cajun Catfish

Here’s a version of the Cajun Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets (4 oz. each)
• 1 oz. wheat flakes cereal (ground)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fish:

   • Wash the catfish fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.

2. Mix the Coating:

   • In a bowl, combine the ground wheat flakes and all the seasonings: paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, and thyme.
   • Pour the dry mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper.

3. Coat the Fillets:

   • Dip each catfish fillet into the seasoning mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.

4. Heat the Oil:

   • In a heavy cast-iron frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.

5. Fry the Fillets:

   • Fry the coated catfish fillets for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

6. Drain Excess Oil:

   • Once cooked, lay the fillets on a plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel and gently pat to remove any excess oil.

Serve

• Serve the Cajun catfish hot, and enjoy with your favorite sides!