Fiery Catfish Fingers

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup coarse grain mustard
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into bite-size strips
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper
• 1 quart vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, stir together the mustard, egg , and tabasco sauce.
• 2 add the fish and toss to coat well.
• 3 cover and marinate for 1 hour.
• 4 in a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
• 5 pour the oil into a heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep-fryer, filling it to no more than one-third full, and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees.
• 6 dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture and shake off excess.
• 7 carefully add the fish to the oil, a few pieces at a time.
• 8 cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• 9 drain on paper towels.
• 10 serve hot with spicy mayonnaise or salsa.