CATFISH FINGERS WITH CAJUN REMOULADE SAUCE
Steps:
- For the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, add the onions, celery and capers and process until finely chopped. Mix the chopped vegetables with the mayonnaise, relish, seafood seasoning, pepper and celery salt.
- For the catfish: Preheat the deep fryer to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor, add the cornmeal, flour, pecans, seafood seasoning and celery salt and pulse until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip the catfish slices in the eggs, then coat the catfish in the cornmeal mixture. Fry the fish until golden brown. Serve the hot catfish with remoulade sauce on the side.
SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
- In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 131.6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 78.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
FRIED CATFISH FINGERS WITH COUNTRY REMOULADE
Make and share this Fried Catfish Fingers With Country Remoulade recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Catfish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To prepare the fish:.
- Line a plate with paper towels and set by the cooktop.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mustard, egg white and hot Sauce. Add the fish and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal and flour and season with salt and pepper. Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, deep fryer, or Dutch oven, filling it no more than one-third full.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture to coat both sides and shake off the excess. Carefully add the fish to the oil, a few pieces at a time. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared paper towel lined plate. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with the remoulade.
- To prepare the remoulade:.
- Thoroughly combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, onions, chives, garlic and hot sauce; taste and add salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving, will keep, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to three days; serve chilled. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2211.4, Fat 226.2, SaturatedFat 38.3, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 997.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.2
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