Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 4 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 3 lbs catfish fillets
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil
Directions
In a large bowl, stir together the mustard, egg white and Tabasco sauce. Add the fish and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate for 1 hour. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Pour the oil into a heavy 3 quart saucepan or deep-fryer, filling it no more than one-third full, and heat over medium heat to 350 F. Make sure the oil is fully preheated before frying. Dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture and shake off the excess. Carefully add the fish to the oil, a few pieces at a time. Cook for 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Adapted from various recipes
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Spicy Fried Catfish