Pepper Fried Catfish Strips with Sweet and Spicy Sauce | Plated by Dee
Pepper Fried Catfish Strips with Sweet and Spicy Sauce
20 mins prepServes 4
Delicious Pepper Fried Catfish Strips made with U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, seasoned and breaded, then fried to golden perfection. Served with a homemade sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
1. Cut 6-7 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets into strips.
2. In a bowl, season the catfish strips with 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 to coat the fish.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the breading by mixing 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. Coat each seasoned fish strip thoroughly in the breading mixture.
5. Fry the breaded fish in high heat oil at 330 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce: In a bowl, 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 well.
7. Serve the fried catfish strips with the sweet and spicy sauce and enjoy!
