Cajun & Creole : Chipotle Fried Catfish

• 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1/4 cup TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
  
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
  
• 3/4 cup corn flour
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• Oil for deep-frying
  

Place catfish in a bowl and sprinkle with TABASCO^® Chipotle Sauce; toss well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Combine cornmeal, corn flour, and salt in another bowl and mix well. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F. Coat catfish pieces with cornmeal mixture and fry 5 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.