Sure, here’s a recipe for Honey Hot Catfish:
### Honey Hot Catfish
#### Ingredients:
– 4 catfish fillets
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to your taste)
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1 cup flour
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Marinade:**
– In a bowl, combine the honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
2. **Marinate the Catfish:**
– Place the catfish fillets in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
– Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
– Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor.
3. **Prepare the Coating:**
– In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornmeal, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. **Coat the Catfish:**
– Remove the catfish from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
– Dredge each fillet in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
5. **Cook the Catfish:**
– Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
– Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated catfish fillets to the skillet.
– Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the coating is golden brown and the fish is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
6. **Serve:**
– Remove the catfish from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
– Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
7. **Optional: Extra Honey Hot Sauce Drizzle:**
– If you like, you can make an extra drizzle by combining 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of hot sauce. Warm it up slightly and drizzle over the cooked catfish before serving.
8. **Enjoy:**
– Serve the honey hot catfish with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, corn on the cob, or a fresh green salad.
Enjoy your delicious Honey Hot Catfish!
