Hushpuppy Battered Catfish Nuggets With Spicy Tartar Sauce

• 1 (8-ounce) package hushpuppy mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sliced jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 cups CRISCO Vegetable Oil
• 1 1/4 pounds U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH fillets (about 4 fillets)
• VIVA Paper Towels
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

1. Stir together first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Pour oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat (oil should be to a depth of 1/2 inch in skillet); heat oil to 350u0b0.
3. Pat catfish 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.

milk, water, egg, peppers, hot sauce, ground red pepper, vegetable oil, raised, viva paper, flour

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hushpuppy-battered-catfish-nuggets-with-spicy-tartar-sauce (may not work)