6 medium catfish
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (2 oz.) bottle hot sauce
2 c. self-rising cornmeal
vegetable oil

Sprinkle catfish with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish. Add hot sauce. Marinate 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator. Place cornmeal in a plastic bag. Drop in catfish, one at a time, and shake until completely coated. Fry in deep hot oil (375°F) until fish float to the top and are golden. Drain well.

Makes 6 servings.