Red Lobster Fried Catfish & Hushpuppies

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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.
 
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