Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        vegetable oil -- for pan frying
   1      pound         farm-raised catfish fillets
     1/2  cup           flour -- for batter
   2                    eggs
     1/4  cup           Seafood Cajun Spice Mix
   1      cup           beer
                        Seafood Cajun Spice Mix:
   2      tablespoon    onion powder
   1 1/2  teaspoons     black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      white pepper
   2      tablespoons   salt
   2      tablespoons   thyme
   4      teaspoons     Hungarian paprika
     1/2  teaspoon      sage
     1/2  teaspoon      rosemary
   2      teaspoons     ancho/pasilla chile -- powdered

Preparation:

Note: You need a lot of Cajun spice mix for this recipe. If you use less, you will not taste the Cajun spices in the cooked batter. Mix batter: In a glass bowl, beat egg and add Cajun seasoning and flour. Slowly add the beer to get a batter consistency like waffle batter. Cut the catfish filets into 2-3 inch long pieces and pat dry on a paper towel. Heat oil about 2 inches deep in deep frying pan and adjust temperature to about 375F. Take a piece of fish and with a fork, dip it in the batter and then let excess batter drip off. Place fish in the hot oil and fry to a deep golden brown. Serve with a red spicy cocktail sauce. For Seafood Cajun Spice Mix: Put ingredients in spice grinder and process. Store in tightly-sealed jar.