Catfish (Cajun Spicy Strawberry Sauce) Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

?Catfish (Cajun Spicy Strawberry Sauce) is a recipe that includes strawberries, hot pepper sauce, and other spices. It is often served over grilled or fried catfish, but can also be used as a dipping sauce or on other dishes.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
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 2 lbs Catfish Fillets
 Pepper
 2 Hot Pepper Sauce
 1 1/2 c Strawberry Preserves
 ½ c Red Wine Vinegar*
 1 tb Soy Sauce
 ¼ Seafood Cocktail Sauce
 1 Clove Garlic, minced
 2 ts Horseradish
 ¾ c Cornmeal
 ¾ c Flour
 ½ c Safflour Oil
 Strawberries
 Sprigs, optional


1

Place fillets in large shallow dish. Season fish with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. In small saucepan, combine preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, garlic and horseradish; simmer sauce over low heat stirring occasionally, while preparing catfish. Blend cornmeal and flour in shallow bowl. Drain catfish and dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides. Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; when hot, add catfish and saute' until browned on both sides. Drain well on paper towels; keep warm. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce on each plate; top with catfish fillets. Garnish with sliced strawberries and parsley, if desired.

2

* Strawberry Flavored Vinegar may be used instead of Red Wine Vinegar.

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Ingredients

 2 lbs Catfish Fillets
 Pepper
 2 Hot Pepper Sauce
 1 1/2 c Strawberry Preserves
 ½ c Red Wine Vinegar*
 1 tb Soy Sauce
 ¼ Seafood Cocktail Sauce
 1 Clove Garlic, minced
 2 ts Horseradish
 ¾ c Cornmeal
 ¾ c Flour
 ½ c Safflour Oil
 Strawberries
 Sprigs, optional

Directions

1

Place fillets in large shallow dish. Season fish with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. In small saucepan, combine preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, garlic and horseradish; simmer sauce over low heat stirring occasionally, while preparing catfish. Blend cornmeal and flour in shallow bowl. Drain catfish and dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides. Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; when hot, add catfish and saute' until browned on both sides. Drain well on paper towels; keep warm. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce on each plate; top with catfish fillets. Garnish with sliced strawberries and parsley, if desired.

2

* Strawberry Flavored Vinegar may be used instead of Red Wine Vinegar.

Catfish (Cajun Spicy Strawberry Sauce) Recipe

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