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Easy Appetizers Ingredients: 2 cups white cornmeal salt and pepper to taste 8 (6-ounce) catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips and patted dry peanut oil, for deep-frying Dipping Sauce ¾ cup white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped Instructions Place cornmeal in a shallow dish, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge catfish strips in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Set aside on a wax-paper lined baking sheet. Pour 2 inches of peanut oil into a deep fryer or a large, heavy skillet, and heat to 375 degrees. Add catfish strips to hot oil, three at a time, and fry in a single layer for 5 minutes, turning to cook evenly, until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt. Prepare dipping sauce 1 minute before serving catfish fingers. Mix vinegar, salt, pepper, shallot, garlic, green onions and parsley in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
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