Fiery Catfish Fingers

• prepared yellow mustard↗1⁄2 cup
• coarse grain mustard↗1⁄2 cup
• egg white1

  lightly beaten

• Tabasco sauce↗2 teaspoons
• catfish fillets↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  cut into bite-size strips

• yellow cornmeal↗1⁄2 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• salt and pepper
• vegetable oil↗1 quart

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, stir together the mustard, egg white, and Tabasco sauce.

2. 2

   Add the fish and toss to coat well.

3. 3

   Cover and marinate for 1 hour.

4. 4

   In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Pour the oil into a heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep-fryer, filling it to no more than one-third full, and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   Dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture and shake off excess.

7. 7

   Carefully add the fish to the oil, a few pieces at a time.

8. 8

   Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve hot with spicy mayonnaise or salsa.