Ingredients
8
8 servings
- •2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- •2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
- •1 cup spicy brown mustard
- •1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Place catfish pieces into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with thyme leaves; toss to coat. Mix in mustard with your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, and baking soda in a large bowl. Dip catfish pieces, one at a time, into flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Working in batches, fry catfish nuggets in hot oil until no longer translucent in the center and outside is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Let oil come back up to temperature between batches.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 395
- Carbohydrate: 26g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Sugar: 0g
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