Deep Fried Catfish Recipe JS 07-05
1- 5lb box SeaBest U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Nuggets found at Super Wal-Mart. Price between $10.00-12.00
1 lb Catfish Nuggets pat dry with paper towels
1 qt. Canola or blend Soybean/Canola oil
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 dash Tabasco
1/2 cup white flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Thaw fish, if frozen. Pat dry with paper towels. In shallow dish, beat egg with milk then add one dash Tabasco. In another shallow dish, combine flour and all remaining dry ingredients mix well.
Combine oil into deep soup kettle use a thermometer increasing temperature to 375 degrees. (otherwise a stove top setting about 3-4 for about 15 minutes approx. should do it)
Dip dried fish in flour mixture, then egg-milk-Tabasco mixture, then again in flour mixture. Fry in hot oil about 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden. Drain fish on paper bag or towels.
Tarter Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet-pickle relish, well drained
1 teaspoon Lipton secrets onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced parsley
Blend and chill 1 hour