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06-10-2008, 10:26 AM
1 (8-ounce) package hushpuppy mix
1⁄2 cup milk
1⁄2 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1⁄4 pounds catfish fillets (about 4 fillets)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Spicy Tartar Sauce, recipe follows

In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg,
jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.

Pour oil to a depth of 1⁄2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to
350 degrees F.

Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size
pieces. Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy
batter mixture. Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches,
3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Spicy Tartar
Sauce.



Spicy Tartar Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, finely minced
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt

Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill
until ready to serve.