2poundsof catfishwhiting or snapper would also work well
2cupsself-rising cornmeal mixa blend of cornmeal and wheat flour
2Tablespoonslemon pepper
1teaspoonhot paprikaless if you don’t like it too hot, or use plain paprika
Vegetable oilenough to fill your frying pan ½ an inch deep.
Instructions
Cut the fish into 1-1/2 by 4 inch pieces. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. In a gallon size ziptop bag add cornmeal mix, lemon pepper and hot paprika. Shake to combine.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350° Add 5-6 (or whatever you can fit into your pan without overcrowding) fish pieces into bag of cornmeal mix and shake to coat.
Fry the fish about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain the fish on a wire rack. Fry the fish in batches.