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Election season is in full swing
and it's time to get out and vote. For president
you say? Of course
but there's one more candidate to elect this year - America's fish.

Think about it: America has a national anthem
a national flower and even a national tree
but not a national fish. Therefore
the Catfish Institute has nominated U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish for the honor.

Why is this fish worthy of such a title? A true American original
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish can be found on plates all around the country
from California to New York and all the way to Washington. This versatile fish is adaptable to a variety of seasonings and can be grilled
baked
poached
broiled or fried. So where does this candidate stand on the important issues? Read on:

* On the environment: A friend to the environment
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is fed a grain-based diet and raised in closed
freshwater ponds.

* On family values: Affording Americans time at home with family is a valued priority for this candidate. Because catfish is so easy to prepare
families can spend less time cooking and more time together.

* On health and nutrition: Low in fat
calories and sodium
carb-free
and high in protein
this candidate is ideal for every health-conscious American.

* On the economy: With prices that are easy on the pocketbook
voting for this candidate is smart economics.

Try this quick
easy recipe to see what else "Candidate Catfish" has to offer.


CLASSIC FRIED CATFISH


3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish

fillets

Vegetable oil

For garnish: sliced tomato

and parsley sprigs


Combine cornmeal
flour
salt
cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Coat farm-raised catfish with mixture
shaking off excess.

Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350 F. Add catfish in single layer and fry until golden brown
about 5 to 6 minutes
depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.