Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package hushpuppy mix |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 cup water |
1 large egg, beaten |
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, minced |
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne |
vegetable oil, for frying |
1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets (about 4 fillets) |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
spicy tartar sauce, recipe follows |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, finely minced |
1 tablespoon finely minced onion |
1 garlic clove, finely minced |
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon chili powder |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
3. Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size pieces. Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy batter mixture. Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Spicy Tartar Sauce.
4. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
5. Spicy Tartar Sauce:
6. Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
7. Cook's Note: A garlic press works great for finely mincing the pickled jalapeno peppers.
8. Yield: 1 cup
9. Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.
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