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Fried Catfish 6 catfish 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cups self-rising corn meal Oil for frying Salt and pepper catfish. Drop fish into corn meal and coat completely.  Deep fry in hot oil (350 -365 degrees) until cat fish floats to top and is golden brown.  Drain well on paper towel.  Serves 6. Optional: Many cooks soak the catfish either in milk, buttermilk, or salt water before cooking.  Variations: Cooks season their cornmeal with any of the following according to preference: Onion salt, Garlic salt, and Parsley flakes, Thyme, chili powder, and paprika