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"Cat" Puppies

Makes 6-8 servings

meal type: Appetizer, Kid-Friendly

technique: Fried, Quick

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
  • toothpicks (optional)
  • 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.

Source: Submitted by Jessica Mitchem, age 8, Satsuma, AL
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