Buffalo Old Bay Catfish Strips

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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Spicy Buffalo Old Bay Catfish Strips