Compromise Catfish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 cup milk, or as needed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 2 tablespoons seasoning
• 1 dash pepper sauce (such as frank's red hot®) (optional)
• 1/4 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• soak the fish pieces in milk for at least 30 minutes.
• in a small bowl, whisk together the egg and hot pepper sauce. in a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, pepper, mustard and seasoning. dip fish pieces into the dry mixture, then into the egg, then back into the dry mix. set on a plate in the refrigerator and chill for about 15 minutes. this will help the batter stick to the fish.
• heat more than enough oil to cover the bottom of a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. depending on how much and what kind of seasoning you used, some of the breading may get darker than the rest.
• drain the fish on paper towels and serve with hot sauce or tartar sauce. enjoy!