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Serves/Makes: 8 to 10 as a first course or 6 as an entree

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch wide strips
• 2 cups finely ground white cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 quarts peanut oil for deep frying

How to cook:

• Season farm-raised catfish strips carefully with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
• Dredge catfish strips in cornmeal mixture and fry in 2 inches of peanut oil heated to 375 degrees F.
• Fry in a single layer for 5 minutes, turning to cook evenly, until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Drain catfish strips on crumpled paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Prepare Spicy Dipping Sauce 1 minute before serving deep fried catfish fingers.
• Dip in Spicy Dipping Sauce and enjoy!

Spicy Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Coarsely ground black pepper

Spicy Dipping Sauce Preparation:

• Mix vinegar, salt, pepper, shallot, garlic, green onions and parsley in a small bowl.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

This recipe for Deep Fried Catfish Fingers With Spicy Sauce serves/makes: 8 to 10 as a first course or 6 as an entree

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Main Ingredient: Catfish
Preparation Method: Deep Fried