Spicy Cornmeal-crusted Catfish

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 (8 ounce) catfish fillets, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 mix together the cornmeal, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper on a plate or cookie sheet.
• 2 dredge both sides of the fish through the mixture, coating both sides well.
• 3 heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
• 4 place fillets in the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until crust is browned and the fish is firm.