Deep-Fried Catfish Fillets With Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 catfish fillets (around 1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk (estimate)
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• Corn oil (for deep frying)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour