Beer Battered Catfish

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 3/4 cup beer, room temperature
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 lb catfish fillet, cut into 3- to 4-inch wide strips
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, baking powder, paprika, peppers, and oregano.
• 2 whisk in beer and egg until smooth. add catfish. cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• 3 in a deep skillet or large pan, pour vegetable oil to a 3-inch depth. heat oil to medium-high heat on stovetop.
• 4 when oil is hot, lift fish strips with tongs to drain excess batter. fry catfish in oil, several pieces at a time (being careful not to overcrowd), for approximately 3 minutes per batch, or until well browned on all sides.
• 5 drain on paper towels.
• 6 repeat with remaining catfish, keeping cooked fish warm until ready to serve.