Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies And Tartar Sauce

Name: Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies And Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tartar Sauce:; 1/4 cup organic canola mayonnaise (such as Spectrum); 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Catfish:; 8 cups peanut oil; 6 (6-ounce) catfish fillets; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 9 ounces all-purpose flour, divided (about 2 cups); 1 1/4 cups cornmeal; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs; Hush Puppies:; 3 2/5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup); 1/3 cup cornmeal; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons grated onion; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

Tartar Sauce:
1/4 cup organic canola mayonnaise (such as Spectrum)
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Catfish:
8 cups peanut oil
6 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 ounces all-purpose flour, divided (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
Hush Puppies:
3 2/5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons grated onion
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

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To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients. Cover and chill.
2
To prepare catfish, clip a candy/fry thermometer to a Dutch oven; add oil to pan. Heat oil to 385u00b0.
3
Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place 5 ounces (1 cup) flour in a shallow dish. Combine remaining 5 ounces (1 cup) flour, cornmeal, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Combine 2 cups buttermilk and 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour; dip in buttermilk mixture. Dredge in cornmeal mixture; shake off excess breading. Place 2 fillets in hot oil; cook 5 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Make sure oil temperature does not drop below 375u00b0. Remove fillets from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Return oil temperature to 385u00b0. Repeat procedure twice with remaining fillets.
4
To prepare hush puppies, weigh or lightly spoon 4 ounces (3/4 cup) flour in dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 4 ounces flour and remaining ingredients. Drop batter 1 tablespoonful at a time into pan; fry at 375u00b0 for 5 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Remove hush puppies from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
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This recipe was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.

4290

kcal

Calories

363

Fat

166

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tartar Sauce:, 1/4 cup organic canola mayonnaise (such as Spectrum), 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies And 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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Fried Catfish With Hush Puppies And Tartar Sauce

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