Red Lobster Fried Catfish & Hushpuppies
4 catfish fillets, 8 oz. each
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cornmeal
vegetable oil
HUSH PUPPIES:
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
Rinse and pat catfish dry.
In a shallow dish, mix together milk, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip pieces of fish in milk mixture. Roll fish in cornmeal and set pieces on waxed paper to dry. Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350F. Deep fry fish, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Use the same oil for:
Hushpuppies:
Mix cornmeal with baking powder, salt, pepper, and onion. Mix egg with milk and whisk into cornmeal. Spoon hush puppies into hot oil and fry until golden brown.