Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

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In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
3
Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size pieces.
4
Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy batter mixture.
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Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
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Serve with Spicy Tartar Sauce.
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Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
10
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Cook's Note: A garlic press works great for finely mincing the pickled jalapeno peppers.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) package hushpuppy mix, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy 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.

Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce

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