Beer Battered Catfish On Vinegar Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour plus
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/3 c. flat beer Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 x catfish fillets - (4 to 6 ounce ea)
• 2 c. purchased coleslaw mix
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Whisk 1/3 c. flour, salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
2. Whisk in beer.
3. Add in sufficient oil to heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch.
4. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
5. Place remaining 2 Tbsp.
6. flour on plate.
7. Coat fish with flour.
8. Dip in batter, letting excess drip off.
9. Fry fish till golden and crisp, about 4 min per side.
10. Drain fish on paper towels.
11. Toss coleslaw mix, vinegar, honey, and 1 Tbsp.
12. oil in medium bowl.
13. Season with salt and pepper.
14. Divide between plates.
15. Place fish atop coleslaw.
16. This recipe yields 2 servings.
17. Comments: Make this a new version of Britain's fish and chips with (frzn) steak fries.
18. Lemon tarts from the bakery would be good for dessert.