Choctaw Catfish Recipe
- 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 tablespoon onion salt
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- In a medium bowl, place catfish fillets in buttermilk. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 45 minutes.
- In a resealable plastic bag, mix cornmeal, onion salt, and steak seasoning. One at a time, drain catfish fillets and place in the bag to coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry each fillet 7-10 minutes per side, or until exterior is lightly browned and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
