Catfish Beignets with Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce

Name: Catfish Beignets with Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 4 cups for frying; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows; Pinch cayenne; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste; 3 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; *1 large egg; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup minced yellow onions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 4 cups for frying
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
3 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
*1 large egg
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup minced yellow onions
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne

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["In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.", "Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.", "Add the green onions and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.", "Add the catfish and season with the Essence, cayenne, and lemon juice.", "Cook, stirring, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.", "Remove from the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of parsley, and let cool.", "In a large deep pot, heat the 4 cups of oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.", "In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, baking powder, salt, and hot sauce until smooth.", "Gradually add the flour 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly, to make a smooth batter.", "Fold in the catfish mixture.", "In batches without crowding, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil.", "Fry, turning to brown evenly, until the beignets float to the surface, about 2 minutes.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.", "Season with Essence, to taste.", "Place on a platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and pass with Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 4 cups for frying, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions, 3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Catfish Beignets with Spicy Lemon Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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