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TITLE MIZMO'S FRIED CATFISH
HISTORY This recipe is one from down Louisiana-way. It comes from a dear friend, MizMo (Aline Theriot Meaux). She opened with the following in a letter to me this evening (Monday, 25 June 2001).

"Have been neglecting the cooking section.  This one is REALLY Cajun."  ~MizMo
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper
  • 2 toes garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 pounds catfish filets
  • Oil for frying
PREPARATION Mix dry ingredients in flat pan.  Rub filets with minced garlic. Dredge fish in coating mixture.   Heat 2 or 3 inches of oil in cast iron skillet, and fry fish in hot oil until golden brown (5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness of filet).  Serve hot.

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