Chipotle Fried Catfish

mailbelle's Note:

I'm on a Chipotle kick! Recipe from Tabasco.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs catfish fillets , cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce
• ¾ cup cornmeal
• ¾ cup cornflour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• oil , for deep-frying

Directions:

1. Place catfish in a bowl and sprinkle with TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce; toss well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Combine cornmeal, corn flour, and salt in another bowl and mix well.
3. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F.
4. Coat catfish pieces with cornmeal mixture and fry 5 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.