Lemon Pepper Fried Catfish Strips with Sweet and Spicy Sauce | Plated by Dee
Lemon Pepper Fried Catfish Strips with Sweet and Spicy Sauce
20 mins prepServes 4
Have you ever had Lemon Pepper Fried Catfish Strips? These were sooo good and easy to make! I love fried catfish and these Lemon Pepper Fried Catfish Strips did not disappoint! They were made with U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, safety, and freshness.
1. Cut 6-7 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets into strips.
2. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs, 2 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper, and 1 tsp Creole Seasoning. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal, 1 cup All Purpose Flour, 3 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper, and 2 tsp Creole Seasoning. Mix well.
4. Dip the catfish strips into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breading mixture.
5. Heat high heat oil to 330 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Fry the coated fish strips for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.
7. For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce, combine 1/2 cup Mayo, 1 tbsp Sweet and Spicy Mustard, 1 tbsp Sweet Relish, 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Ketchup, 1/2 tsp Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning, 1/2 tsp Creole Seasoning, and 1/2 tsp Black Pepper. Mix thoroughly.
8. Serve the fried catfish strips with the sweet and spicy sauce.
