RECIPE FOR: Catfish Fingers with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: Catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch wide strips 2 cups finely ground white cornmeal 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 quarts peanut oil

Sauce Ingredients: 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, or to taste 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced, (white and 2 inches of green) 1 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Method
Catfish strips carefully with salt and pepper. Set aside. Combine cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dredge catfish strips in cornmeal mixture and fry in 2 inches of peanut oil heated to 375º F. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain catfish strips on crumpled paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt.