Blazin' Cajun Fried Catfish

Serves 4

8 catfish fillets
5 tsp. Bellycheer Blazin' Cajun SeasonZing
1 Tbls. Bellycheer Jalapeño Hot Sauce
1 ½ cups Self-Rising Cornmeal
½ cup Self-Rising Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
2 cups Peanut or Canola oil

Wash the catfish fillets and pat dry. In a bowl combine catfish and Jalapeno Pepper Sauce, thinly coating each fillet. Then sprinkle each side of the fillets with ¼ tsp. Blazin’ Cajun Seasoning and gently rub in. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and 1tsp. Blazin’ Cajun Seasoning in a brown paper sack and shake to blend well. Heat oil in large skillet. Add fillets 1 or 2 at a time to bag and shake to coat fish. Then immediately transfer fish to the hot oil and cook, turning often until golden brown-about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with slaw, french fries, and hushpuppies.

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