Catfish With Spicy Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lb Catfish fillets
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 oz hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 cup strawberry preserve
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp horseradish
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup safflour oil
- Fresh strawberries,
- Parsley sprigs, optional
Directions:
- Place fillets in large shallow dish. Season fish with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- In small saucepan, combine preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, garlic and horseradish; simmer sauce over low heat stirring occasionally, while preparing catfish.
- Blend cornmeal and flour in shallow bowl. Drain catfish and dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides.
- Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; when hot, add catfish and saute' until browned on both sides. Drain well on paper towels; keep warm.
- Spoon 1/4 cup sauce on each plate; top with catfish fillets. Garnish with sliced strawberries and parsley, if desired.