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Catfish: Hushpuppy Fried Catfish

Source of Recipe

From "The Complete Southern Cookbook" by Tammy Algood


Recipe Introduction

"You will love how this batter makes the catfish puff up gloriously when fried."

List of Ingredients

• Vegetable or canola oil for frying
• One 8-ounce package hushpuppy mix
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp hot sauce
• ½ tsp cayenne
• ½ tsp salt
• Four 6-ounce catfish fillets


Recipe

Pour the oil to a depth of ½ inch in a large skillet. Place over medium heat and bring to 350°F.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, hot sauce, cayenne, and salt. Let stand 4 to 5 minutes.

Dredge the fillets in the hushpuppy mixture. Carefully place in hot oil and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.