Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Catfish

INGREDIENTS

• 4 catfish fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 6 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 c all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp canola oil
• cooking spray
• lemon wedges

PREPARATION

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, pecans, salt, garlic powder and paprika mix well.
2. Divide into two pie plates
3. Combine egg and water and put in another pie plate.
4. Dredge each piece of catfish in one plate, then in egg mixture then the other plate.
5. Spray skillet with cooking spray, then heat canola oil over medium heat.
6. When hot, add fillets. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
7. Serve with lemon wedges.

-- JMagGuthrie - 24 May 2014