CATFISH POPPERS WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

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These little appetizers are so good! We really loved the dipping sauce and I can't wait to try it with some shrimp and scallops also. If you can't find the panko, feel free to use plain breadcrumbs as I did. Recipe is from Southern Living April 2006.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 45 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup spicy seafood cocktail sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, Cajun seasoning and flour in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • First dredge the fish in the flour, then dip in the eggs and finally dredge in the breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the catfish pieces in about 1/2" of oil heated to 375 degrees.
  • Fry about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Drain and serve with the Spicy Dipping Sauce.
  • Spicy Dipping Sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, red pepper and Old Bay in a bowl.
  • Chill, covered, until ready to serve with the poppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3

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