Catfish Sticks

Makes 8 servings

meal type: Appetizer

technique: Fried



4 catfish fillets 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/3 cup milk 1 egg vegetable oil Tartar sauce lemon wedges

Cut catfish into 1x4 inch sticks. Combine cornmeal, chili powder, salt, and oregano; mix well. Beat together milk and egg. Dip catfish sticks into milk mixture and then into cornmeal mixture. Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a heavy deep pot. Heat to 350° F. Fry sticks in small batches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.