Posted by Marlen on June 19, 2001 at 13:17:32:
In Reply to: Red Lobster style Hush Puppies posted by Eleanor on June 18, 2001 at 21:56:16:
Hi from South Florida!
Red Lobster's Deep-Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies
4 catfish fillets, 8 oz. each
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cornmeal
vegetable oil
HUSH PUPPIES:
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup minced onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1) Rinse and pat catfish dry.
2) In a shallow dish, mix together milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3) Dip pieces of fish in milk mixture.
4) Roll fish in cornmeal and set pieces on waxed paper to dry.
5) Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350¦F.
6) Deep fry fish, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
HUSH PUPPY PREPARATION:
1) Mix cornmeal with baking powder, salt, pepper, and onion.
2) Mix egg with milk and whisk into cornmeal.
3) Spoon hush puppies into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Serves: 4
Chef's Tip: Check the date on your baking powder to see if it is still current as it will have lost its rising power if it is not.