Breaded Fried Basa (Catfish) Fillets

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   Put flour into a shallow rectangle dish

2. 2

   Combine bread crumbs and desired spice mix into another shallow rectangle dish.

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   (If your spice mix doesn't have salt added, you could sprinkle some in the bread crumbs on the fish while cooking).

4. 4

   Beat egg in a small mixing bowl.

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   Add milk and beat some more.

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   First coat both sides of each fillet with flour, then dip into the egg and milk mixture, then coat both sides in the bread crumbs.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a large frying pan to medium-high.

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   When oil is hot add the fillets to the pan, cook until just golden brown, then very carefully flip them over to the other side, and brown.

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   Don't overcook or fish will be dry.

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    You may want to use two spatulas to flip them over to prevent them from breaking.

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    If desired, you can put them on paper towel lined plate to absorb access oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.