Dijon Catfish W/Crunchy Honey Mustard Pretzel Crust

• 4 (4 -6 ounce) catfish fillets, 1/2-inch thick
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or 3 tablespoons honey mustard, also works well
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 14 cup flour
• 1 cup coarsely crushed honey mustard pretzels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, more if needed
• lemon slice (optional)

1. Rinse fish with cold water, pat dry with papertowels.
2. In small bowl, whisk together egg, mustard, milk, and pepper until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into a shallow dish or pie pan.
4. One at a time, lightly coat fish filets with flour, shaking off excess.
5. Dip each in mustard mixture coating both sides.
6. Dip each in pretzel crumbs to coat both sides.
7. Pressing if necessary so the coating sticks to the fish.
8. Set each on a small cookie sheet ready to fry.
9. In large skillet, cook fish in hot oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
10. (*Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning.
11. ).
12. Serve with lemon slices if desired.
13. 4 servings.

catfish fillets, egg, brown mustard, milk, pepper, flour, honey mustard, vegetable oil, lemon slice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dijon-catfish-w-crunchy-honey-mustard-pretzel-crust-326678 (may not work)