Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For fish; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1 1/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-wide strips; 8 cups canola oil, about (for frying); 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; For tartar sauce; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

For fish
1 large egg
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 1/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-wide strips
8 cups canola oil, about (for frying)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
For tartar sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
lemon wedge

1
Make Tartar Sauce: Stir together all ingredients in a bowl and chill, until ready to serve.
2
Prepare fish: Whisk together egg and hot sauce in a wide shallow dish.
3
Stir in fish strips and let stand at room temperature at least 10 and up to 30 minutes.
4
Pour enough oil into a 4 to 5 quart heavy pot to measure 2 inches and heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350u00b0F (you can use a fry daddy) Stir flour, cornmeal, salt and Cajun seasoning in another wide shallow dish.
5
Fry fish; drain fish well in a colander.
6
Dredge one fourth of fish in flour mixture shaking off excess flour, then fry in oil, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until golden brown and just cooked through,1 1/2 to 2 minutes, remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7
Repeat until all fish is fried.
8
Serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

4768

kcal

Calories

528

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For fish, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 1/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch-wide strips, and more.

Yes, Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun 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.

Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun Tartar Sauce

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