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Classic Fried Catfish With Jalapeño Hush Puppies Recipe

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Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten .
1/4 tsp garlic powder .
cooking oil .
vegetable oil .
1/2 c minced onions .
1 c milk .
2 tsps salt .
4 (6 oz) catfish fillets .
Jalapeno Hush Puppies .
3/4 c yellow cornmeal .
1/4 c all-purpose flour .
1/2 c self-rising flour .
1 tsp cayenne pepper .
1 c self-rising cornmeal (or add 2 tsps baking powder & 2 tsps salt to 1 c of cornmeal) .
1 tbsp granulated sugar .
Classic Fried Catfish .
1 tbsp minced jalapeno peppers

Directions

Step #1 For the catfish, flour, mix cornmeal, salt, cayenne pepper & garlic powder.
Step #2 Coat catfish with mixture, shaking off excess.
Step #3 Fill large, heavy skillet half full with vegetable oil- Heat to 350ºF.
Step #4 Add catfish in single layer, about 5 to 6 mins, & fry until golden brown, depending on size.
Step #5 Remove & drain on paper towels.
Step #6 Serves four.
Step #7 For the hush puppies, mix first five ingredients in bowl.
Step #8 Stir in milk & egg until mixd.
Step #9 Preheat cooking oil to 350ºF in heavy skillet or deep fryer.
Step #10 Drop level tbsps of batter into hot oil.
Step #11 Turning hush puppies frequently, cook this until golden brown on every side, about 3 mins.
Step #12 Remove with slotted spoon.
Step #13 Drain on paper towels.
Step #14 Yields 2 dozen.
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