Popeye’s Copycat Cajun Fish Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb catfish fillets, boneless and skinless, sliced into 2-inch strips
• 1 cup buttermilk, more as needed
• vegetable oil, for frying

Batter

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground mustard
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup milk

To Serve:

• french fries
• tartar sauce
• mixed greens & lemon wedges