Deep-Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Fish
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      8 ounce       catfish fillets
   1      cup           milk
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      paprika
   1      cup           cornmeal
                        vegetable oil
                        *hush puppies*
   1      cup           cornmeal
   2      tablespoons   baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      white pepper
     1/3  cup           minced onion
   1      large         egg -- beaten
     1/4  cup           milk
 

Preparation:

1) Rinse and pat catfish dry. 2) In a shallow dish, mix together milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. 3) Dip pieces of fish in milk mixture. 4) Roll fish in cornmeal and set pieces on waxed paper to dry. 5) Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F. 6) Deep fry fish, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Hush Puppies: 1) Mix cornmeal with baking powder, salt, pepper, and onion. 2) Mix egg with milk and whisk into cornmeal. 3) Spoon hush puppies into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Suggested Wine: Light lager beer, Chenin Blanc