INGREDIENTS

    Catfish
  • 5 (7ounce) catfish fillets
  • 2 eggs , slightly beaten
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
  • vegetable oil, for frying

    • Jalapeno mayonnaise

  • 3 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 3/4 tablespoons chipotle peppers , canned
  • 1 ounce cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno peppers, de-stemmed and then roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tablespoon blackening seasoning

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk, mixing until combined.In a second bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper.
  2. Dip catfish fillet in buttermilk mixture.Then dip in cornmeal mix, making sure the fillet is totally coated.Place on a piece of wax paper and repeat with remaining fillets.
  3. Pour 1/4 inch of oil into a pan and heat.Place catfish fillets in hot oil and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and the inside looks done.
  4. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the jalapeno mayonnaise.Mix until smooth.
  5. Serve fillets with the mayonnaise on the side.