Beer Catfish with Chipotle Tartar Sauce
- 5 Large catfish fillets
- 1 8 oz can Beer ((I prefer to cook with Coors))
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 3 cups Self-rising corn meal ((Salt and flour are already added, so don't add more))
- 3 cups Coconut oil OR extra virgin olive oil ((keep an eye on it so it doesn't go up in flames))
Sauce
- 4 TBS Hellman's mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Chipotle pepper ((diced with seeds))
- 1 Green onion ((chopped))
- 1 TBS Lemon juice
- 1 Small dill pickle ((chopped))
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In a large pan over high heat, heat oil until hot.
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In a large non-reactive pan, soak fillets in beer, lemon juice, and lime juice, about 5 minutes.
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On a large plate, spread out white corn meal.
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Remove fillet, one at a time, and coat in corn meal.
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Place in hot oil. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until golden brown. Turn Once!)
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Repeat cooking process until all fish are cooked.
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Drain fillets on a paper towel. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Sauce instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix mayo, onion, pickle, and lemon juice.
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Stir to incorporate. Serve with catfish.