Nothing says southern like deep fried catfish.

3/4     cup yellow cornmeal
1/4     cup all-purpose flour
2         Tsp. salt
1         Tsp. ground red pepper
1/4     Tsp. garlic powder, to taste
6 (4     ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets
1/4     Tsp. salt
Peanut or vegetable oil

Combine first five (5) ingredients in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. POUR oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.