Neely's Memphis Style Catfish

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Steps

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Fish:.

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Preheat a deep -fryer to 375 degrees f.

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Mix the cornmeal , paprika and cayenne in a large bowl.

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In a separate bowl , add the buttermilk and the hot sauce.

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Season the catfish with salt and pepper.

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Dredge in the buttermilk and then the cornmeal and spice mixture.

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Drop carefully in the hot oil.

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Fry for 4 minutes until crisp.

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Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Sauce:.

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Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.

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Serve with the catfish.

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Ingredients

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yellow cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, peanut oil, mayonnaise, creole mustard, lemon, worcestershire sauce