Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb Catfish filleted with skin removed
1.5 cups buttermilk or milk optional
oil for deep frying
½ cup hot sauce
¾ cup very fine cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions