Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup spicy seafood cocktail sauce
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
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1 large egg
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1 3/4 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine the salt, Cajun seasoning and flour in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- First dredge the fish in the flour, then dip in the eggs and finally dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry the catfish pieces in about 1/2" of oil heated to 375 degrees.
- Fry about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Drain and serve with the Spicy Dipping Sauce.
- Spicy Dipping Sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, red pepper and Old Bay in a bowl.
- Chill, covered, until ready to serve with the poppers.