Southern-Fried Catfish with Collard Greens and Cornbread

Prepare yourself for a delicious taste of the South with this classic dish. Imagine succulent, flavorful catfish, coated in a well-seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection, resulting in a perfect golden, crispy finish. It is served with a side of delicious collard greens and a slice of warm, buttery cornbread that will embrace you in a warm Southern hug and leave you feeling completely satisfied.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound catfish fillets

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 1 bunch collard greens, washed and trimmed

• 1/4 cup chopped onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 box cornbread mix, prepared according to package directions

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

2. Dredge the catfish fillets in the flour mixture, coating both sides.

3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Add the catfish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

5. In a large pot, combine the collard greens, onion, garlic, water, salt, and pepper.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.

7. Serve the catfish with the collard greens and cornbread.

8. As always, enjoy and don't forget to get those photos in of your delicious dish!