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["1 recipe Hushpuppies, for serving, recipe follows", "Place the catfish in a non-reactive bowl.", "In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, Essence, garlic and hot sauce and pour over the fish.", "Stir to thoroughly coat, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.", "Prepare the Lemony Tartar Sauce while the fish is marinating.", "Preheat 3/4-inch of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy cast iron skillet to a temperature of 350 degrees F.", "Remove the fish from the refrigerator.", "Combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt in a re-sealable plastic food storage bag and shake to blend.", "Using a fork, remove the fish fingers, a few pieces at a time, from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to fall from the fish.", "Transfer the fish to the flour-cornmeal mixture and toss to coat.", "Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining fish.", "Fry the fish, in batches if necessary, turning to promote even browning, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-lined plate to rest briefly before serving hot with the Lemony Tartar Sauce and Hushpuppies.", "Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"