Catfish With Chili Cornmeal Crust Recipe

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The sweet pepper, corn and bacon relish is a classic with any fried fish, particularly during the summer, when corn and peppers are fresh and super-sweet. Horseradish Sour Cream Sauce is also delicious with fried fish.

Serves: 1-2
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 (8-ounce) catfish fillets, rinsed in cold water and patted dry
• ½ cup cornmeal
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, bacon fat or an inch of oil

Sweet Pepper, Corn & Bacon Relish:

• 2 cups sliced green, red and yellow peppers
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 3 slices bacon, finely diced
• 2 ears corn (slice kernels off cobs), about 2 cups
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives

Horseradish Sour Cream Sauce:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions: