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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Nuggets

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Nuggets

Cornmeal provides a superior crunch and nutty flavor that suits the sweet meat of the catfish perfectly. Served with a zesty, pickle-packed homemade tartare sauce, these nuggets are a Southern seafood treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Fish: 1.5 lb catfish fillets cut into strips, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg
  • Tartare: 2 small pickles grated, 6 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp capers, lemon zest, dill
  • Fry: Peanut or sunflower oil

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Wire rack
  • 3 small bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Set up dredging station: Flour -> Beaten Egg -> Cornmeal. Coat fish strips.
  2. Chill coated fish for 30 mins to help breading adhere.
  3. Mix tartare sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Shallow fry fish in hot oil for 2 mins per side until golden and crisp.
  5. Serve piping hot with the tartare sauce.

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