Ingredients

• One 8-ounce package hushpuppy mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets (about 4 fillets)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Spicy Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
3. Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size pieces. Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy batter mixture. Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Spicy Tartar Sauce.
4. Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.