Classic Fried Catfish

Description
A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
 * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
 * vegetable oil
 * For garnish: Sliced tomato and parsley sprigs

Directions
1. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Coat farm-raised Catfish with mixture, shaking off excess

2. Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350 °F. Add Catfish in single layer, and fry until golden brown, about 5 - 6 minutes, depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.