[Anonymous]

Red Lobster Deep-Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies


4 (8 ounce) catfish fillets
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cornmeal
vegetable oil

***hush puppies***
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup minced onion
1 large egg -- beaten
1/4 cup milk

Rinse and pat catfish dry.

In a shallow dish, mix together milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Dip pieces of fish in milk mixture. Roll fish in cornmeal and set pieces on waxed paper to dry.

Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F. Deep fry fish, turning once, until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

Hush Puppies: Mix cornmeal with baking powder, salt, pepper, and onion. Mix egg with milk and whisk into cornmeal.

Spoon hush puppies into hot oil and fry until golden brown.