"Cat" Puppies

Number of Servings: 
6
Ingredients: 
3 to 4 cups corn oil
1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets cut into 1 inch cubes or pieces
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 jumbo size egg, beaten
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
3 teaspoons granulated sugar
8 tablespoons half & half
Optional dipping sauce:
5 tablespoons ketchup
3/4 tablespoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions: 

Combine the cornmeal, onion salt, onion powder, garlic powder, egg,
white pepper, chives, sugar, and half & half. Heat the oil in a
medium, deep, non-stick skillet to medium hot heat. Place the catfish
into the cornmeal mixture. Drop each catfish piece individually into
the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning often, about 4-5
minutes. Serve on toothpicks if desired, hot or cold.

Optional dipping sauce:

Combine all ingredients.

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