Crispy Catfish with Dilly Tarter Sauce. The tartar sauce on top adds a zesty flavor to the mix! If you don't have catfish on hand, this breading and sauce go great on cod or tilapia too. Pro tip: Spray the fish with cooking spray — that way, it gets super crispy and tastes more like fried fish.

Coated in egg wash, dredged in a cornmeal and seasoned with a savory combo of McCormick® Red Pepper, Garlic Salt and Onion Powder, this is one crispy, delicious fried catfish recipe. Served on the side, our tartar sauce combines mayonnaise with pickle relish and lemon-marinated shallot for a creamy, tangy Tonight's recipe puts a lighter, more colorful spin on classic fish and chips. We're pairing crispy catfish—coated in flour, eggs, and panko. You can cook Crispy Catfish with Dilly Tarter Sauce using 13 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Crispy Catfish with Dilly Tarter Sauce

You need 1 lb of Catfish Nuggets or Filets Frozen or Fresh.
You need 1/4 cup of Buttermilk.
It's 1 of Egg.
You need 1/3 cup of Yellow Cornmeal.
It's 1/4 cup of Wondra, or Regular Flour.
Prepare 2 tsp of Cornstarch.
You need 1 tsp of Garlic Powder.
You need 1/2 tsp of Cayenne Pepper.
Prepare 1 tsp of Paprika.
You need 1 tsp of Creole seasoning (if desired).
It's 1 of Black Pepper and Salt, To Taste.
Prepare 1 of Enough Oil To Halfway Cover Catfish In Large Pan.
Prepare 1 of Dilly Tarter Sauce Recipe Follows!.

The coating on the fish is simple and the tartar sauce can be jazzed up with an assortment of your favourite additions. Prepare the tartar sauce by stirring together the ingredients in a medium bowl, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping. For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or Panko is the secret ingredient that makes these crispy, oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite.

Crispy Catfish with Dilly Tarter Sauce instructions

Rinse and with paperwork, pat dry your catfish..
Whisk egg in a bowl add milk and whisk until blended..
In another bowl mix all your dry ingredients well..
Pre-heat the oil in your pan to about 350° degrees.
Dip your cat fish nuggets in buttermilk and egg mixture. Shake of excess and dip in the dry mixture. Coat well!.
Carefully place your catfish nuggets in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown, flipping once. Remove from oil, drain on papertowels and season with salt and pepper..
Enjoy with Dilly Tarter Sauce! Recipe Follows!.
Dilly Tarter Sauce Mix 1 Cup Mayo * 1/4 Cup Minced Onion * 1/4 Cup Minced Dill Pickle * 2 Tablespoons Pickle Juice * Dash Of Salt and Pepper To Taste Mix All, Put In Fridge For One Hour To Let Flavors Combine..
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The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect. Crispy, crunchy battered and fried catfish mixed with Cajun spices and served with a delicious homemade tartar sauce and fries. Fish & Chips the Southern way! Catfish have gotta be some of the ugliest fish to swim earth's waters. Tangy fresh lemon juice and zesty dill relish make it amazing!