Catfish Beignets with Remoulade Dipping Sauce

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== Description ==
A catfish recipe.
* Makes about 1 cup of Rustic rub and 2 cups of remoulade dipping sauce
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* ½ cup chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into ½-inch pieces
* 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
* ¼ cup chopped green onions
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1½ cups milk
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour
* vegetable shortening for deep frying
* 1 teaspoon Rustic Rub
* Remoulade Dipping Sauce
=== Rustic Rub ===
* 4 tablespoons paprika
* 1½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
* 2½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
* 3 tablespoons garlic powder
* 1½ tablespoons onion powder
* 3 tablespoons salt
* 1¼ tablespoons dried oregano
=== Remoulade Dipping Sauce ===
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 1½ cup vegetable oil
* ½ cup chopped onions
* ½ cup green onions
* ¼ cup chopped celery
* 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
* 3 tablespoons Creole or whole-grain mustard
* 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
* 3 tablespoons ketchup
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
== Directions ==
# Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until slightly wilted.
# Season with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the cayenne pepper. Add catfish pieces and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
# Stir in garlic and green onions. Sauté for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool.
# Mix eggs, milk, baking powder and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Add flour, ¼ cup at a time, beating well until the batter is smooth. Fold in catfish mixture.
# Heat shortening in a deep fryer or a large, heavy saucepan to 360°F on a deep-frying thermometer.
# Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, one at a time.
# When the beignets pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon to brown evenly. Drain on paper towels.
# Sprinkle beignets with Rustic Rub and serve with Remoulade Dipping Sauce.
=== Rustic Rub ===
# Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
# The rub mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
=== Remoulade Dipping Sauce ===
# Place all ingredients in a food processor and process for 30 seconds.
# Use immediately or refrigerate the sauce for several days in an airtight container.
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