Southern Cornmeal-crusted Catfish with Crunchy Corn Relish

Description
A catfish recipe.

Ingredients

 * Crunchy Corn Relish:
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob
 * 1/4 cup minced red pepper
 * 1/4 cup minced green onion
 * 2 tablespoons half-and-half
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * Southern Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish:
 * 4 4- to 6-ounce U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
 * 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain, nonfat yogurt
 * 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
 * 1/2 cup cornmeal
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. To make Crunchy Corn Relish: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add water and corn; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Add green onion, half-and-half, and salt and pepper to taste.

2. To make Southern Cornmeal Crusted Catfish: Stir together buttermilk or yogurt and hot sauce; brush on catfish and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Coat catfish lightly with cornmeal and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, sauté catfish about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once, until golden and crisp. Serve with relish. Makes 4 servings.