Cornmeal Fried Catfish with Rémoulade

Ingredients

• "Rémoulade":/recipes/10611, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 3- to 4-ounce strips
• 6 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning the fish
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the fish
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup cake flour
  • ½ cup finely ground yellow cornmeal

Place cornmeal, flour, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and whisk to thoroughly combine. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a 12-inch cast iron skillet to 350°F. Line a plate with several layers of paper towels; set aside. Use a paper towel to blot the fish pieces dry,...

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