MUSTARD FRIED CATFISH

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"I make this meal on a monthly basis," writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, MIssouri. "The fish is so delicious and flaky, and it's easy to prepare, too." If you can't find catfish, purchase orange roughy or cod instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup prepared mustard
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spread mustard over both sides of fillets; coat with cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.