Jumpin' catfish cakes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsCatfish (or trout) fillets
¾cupMayonnaise
¼cupCilantro, fresh; or parsley
½teaspoonMustard, dry
½teaspoonGarlic salt
½teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonHot sauce
2tablespoonsJalapeno peppers, pickled; minced
2tablespoonsSweet pickle relich
½cupBreadcrumbs, dry
1Egg
cupTortilla chips;finely crushd
Oil, vegetable

Directions

Arrange catfish in a lightly greased 13x9x2" baking dish; cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and flake.

Combine mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.

Remove ¼ cup mayonnaise mixture; reserve remaining mixture for sauce.

Combine fish, ¼ cup mayonnasie mixture, breadcrumbs, and egg. Shape mixture into 8 patties; coat with crushed chips. Place on a baking sheet; cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Pour oil to depth of ½" into a large skillet; heat to 350 degrees.

Fry patties (in batches) 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with remaining reserved mayonnaise mixture.

SOURCE: Simply Southern, from the Southern Living Cooking School, Fall 1994. Typos by Nancy Coleman.

From: Nancy Coleman Date: 09-26-94