Egypt Ridge Catfish

Description

A Catfish recipe. Egypt Ridge is a town in West Virginia.

Ingredients

• 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• ⅓ cup raisins
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• ⅓ cup honey
• For garnish: peanuts and finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. Place catfish fillets on paper towels to dry.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Place flour, curry powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag.
4. Slice catfish into 3-inch lengths and add to bag.
5. Shake bag to coat catfish with flour mixture.
6. Fry catfish in the hot oil two at a time for about 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
7. Drain on fresh paper towels.
8. Add onion to remaining oil in pan, stirring to distribute in oil.
9. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
10. Stir in raisins and cook for 2 minutes.
11. Add vinegar and cook for 2 minutes.
12. Add honey and cook until mixture comes to a boil.
13. Add catfish pieces to pan and stir to coat with the sauce.
14. Cover and cook until the fish is warmed through.
15. Serve garnished with peanuts and chopped parsley.