Catfish-n-Fixins

[ChileRelleno]

Took the kids out catfishing at Steve's Farm catfishing ponds.
We love it, makes for a great day with the kids, and mamma gets a break at home.
We did a bunch of catch-n-release keeping only 3-5# fish, and took in 45#s of fish, filleted out to 18#s.
Fried a mess of'em Saturday but forgot to take pics, today decided to Pan Fry a bunch and deep fry some for a picky eater.

Pan fried & deep fried Catfish
Corn & Green Beans
Saffron rice
Dinner rolls slathered in butter

1/2cup of flour
Mix in the following spices
2 heaping tsp Cajun Spice
2 heaping tsp Seasoned Salt
1 heaping tsp garlic herb mixture
1 tsp garlic herb mixture
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp garlic powder

Pan Fry
Pat fillets dry and dredge in mix
In a large, deep skillet (preferably cast iron) add oil till about an 8th of an inch deep, getting nice and hot.
Drop fillets skin side down cook till nicely colored and cooked about halfway, flip and finish cooking.
Time depends on thickness.

Deep Fry
Dip fillets in milk before dredging in mix, fry at 350' till flaking.

[Shark Hunter]

Nothing like spending a day with the kids fishing.

[Alto Mare]

Nice smile on the kids, you're doing good John. Not sure if it's the angle of the camera, but looks like you're dropping some weight.
Thanks for sharing.

Sal

[RiverAngler]

Great day out!Those are the memories family cherishes. My signature says it best,

Ralph