Name: Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H8M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H43M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: One 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

In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
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.

Spicy Tartar Sauce:

Yield: 1 cup

Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Cook’s Note

A garlic press works great for finely mincing the pickled jalapeno peppers.

A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Southern Living Magazine, Taste of The South Category Winner, Hellmann's Brand Winner: Christa Tomlin, Winder, Georgia

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