SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

Step 1:

To begin, combine the cornmeal, with flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice, and smoked paprika in a large brown bag or ziplock bag and shake well to combine.

Step 2:

In a deep pie dish or large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and spicy sauce until well combined.

Step 3:

After that, you can add each fillet to the beaten eggs and turn to cover both sides, then transfer to the cornmeal breadcrumbs and shake vigorously to coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.

Step 4:

And now, place the fillets on the baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray, and repeat the process with each fillet.

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