Beer-Battered Catfish On Vinegar Slaw

Recipe Ingredients

1/3 cup	20g / 0.7oz	All-purpose flour - plus
2 tablespoons	30ml	All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/3 cup	78ml	Flat beer
		Vegetable oil - for frying
2		Catfish fillets - (4 to 6 oz ea)
2 cups	220g / 7.8oz	Purchased coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons	30ml	White wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Honey
1 tablespoon	15ml	Vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Whisk 1/3 cup flour, salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in beer. Add enough oil to heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350 degrees.

Place remaining 2 tablespoons flour on plate. Coat fish with flour. Dip in batter, letting excess drip off. Fry fish until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Drain fish on paper towels.

Toss coleslaw mix, vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates. Place fish atop coleslaw.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, December 2001

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