Spicy Buffalo Old Bay Catfish Strips
- 🛢️ 2 cups vegetable oil
- 🐟 1 pound catfish
- 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 🌽 1 cup fish fry mix or cornmeal
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🌶️ 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 🥣 1 tablespoon mustard
- 🌶️ 2 tablespoons Old Bay hot sauce
- 🌶️ 2 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 🥫 1 teaspoon Sazon
- 🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 🏖️ 1/2 teaspoon pink sea salt
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Dive into a flavorful experience with Spicy Buffalo Old Bay Catfish Strips, a creative and zesty take on classic fried fish. These strips combine the iconic Old Bay seasoning with a fiery buffalo hot sauce infusion, leading to a magnificent crispy yet juicy texture. Perfect for anyone looking to add some heat to their meal, the recipe focuses on creating a delightful blend of spicy and savory flavors, while keeping the fish tender. Ideal for dinner parties or a delightful comfort meal, these catfish strips promise an adventurous palate kick that fish lovers will adore. Serving the perfectly fried catfish with a homemade buffalo sauce offers a gourmet twist that will undoubtedly become a new favorite.
Ready to spice up your dinner with a delicious twist on classic fried fish? These Spicy Buffalo Old Bay Catfish Strips are a delightful blend of crispy and savory flavors, bringing a unique spin to your table. Perfect for fish lovers and those who enjoy a bit of heat!
Ingredients
🛢️ 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
🐟 1 pound catfish, cut into strips
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🌽 1 cup fish fry mix or cornmeal
🥚 1 egg
🌶️ 2 tablespoons hot sauce
🥣 1 tablespoon mustard
🌶️ 2 tablespoons Old Bay hot sauce
🌶️ 2 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🥫 1 teaspoon Sazon
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
🧂 1/2 teaspoon paprika
🏖️ 1/2 teaspoon pink sea salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1- Prep the Fish:
- Place catfish strips in a bowl. Add mustard and hot sauce, mixing to coat the fish thoroughly. Set aside to marinate.
2- Prepare the Breading:
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, fish fry mix or cornmeal, garlic powder, Sazon, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, pink sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3- Prepare the Egg Wash:
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the Old Bay hot sauce and Frank's hot sauce until well blended.
4- Coat the Fish:
- Dip each marinated catfish strip into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well.
5- Fry the Fish:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated catfish strips. Fry in small batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in additional hot sauce to taste.
7- Toss and Serve:
- Once fish strips are fried, toss them gently in the buffalo sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Nutritional Breakdown (per serving): Protein: 25g, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 15g
Equipment: Mixing bowls, skillet, saucepan
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust spicy levels with the amount of hot sauce used both for marinating and the final sauce.
- Test one strip first to ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying.
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