Thursday, April 8, 2010

FRIED CATFISH

TARTAR SAUCE
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

CATFISH
Peanut oil
3 catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients. Cover and chill. To prepare catfish, heat oil. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish. combine 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Combine buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour; dip in buttermilk mixture. Dredge in cornmeal mixture; shake off excess breading. Place fillets in hot oil; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Remove fillets from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

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