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Fried Catfish with Cajun Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish with Cajun Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Deep South,
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets; milk; 1 package McCormick®Fish Fry Seafood Fry Mix; vegetable oil for frying; Cajun Sauce:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tsp old bay seasoning; 1 tsp McCormick®Thyme Leaves; 1 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp McCormick®Garlic Powder

Thin, crispy fried catfish filets are a favorite in South Louisiana, and this unique twist on Cajun Sauce (with a touch of OLD BAY®) is a robust accompaniment. No Cajun meal is complete without a side of red beans and rice and crispy hush puppies.

10m
PREP TIME
12m
COOK TIME
540
CALORIES
11
INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets
milk
1 package McCormick®Fish Fry Seafood Fry Mix
vegetable oil for frying
Cajun Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning
1 teaspoon McCormick®Thyme Leaves
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon McCormick®Garlic Powder

Preparation

Cajun Sauce: In a medium bowl mix mayo milk OLD BAY thyme honey and garlic powder until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Heat vegetable oil to 350° F in heavy saucepan or deep fryer (use enough oil for food to float but do not fill pan more than half full).Dip fillets in milk shaking off excess. Coat with Fry Mix.Fry fish a few pieces at a time 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown turning once to brown evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drizzle Cajun sauce over catfish.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (per Serving)

540Calories
112mgCholesterol
1728mgSodium
38gCarbohydrates
0gFiber
24gProtein

Key Products

OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning