BUFFALO-STYLE CATFISH STRIPS

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Calories:183 (30% from fat)
Fat:6.2g (sat 2g,mono 2.5g,poly 1.1g)
Protein:12.5g
Carbohydrate:19.2g
Fiber:2g

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed cornflakes
  • 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Crystal)
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup fat-free ranch dressing
  • 4 celery stalks, cut into 1/4 x 3-inch sticks
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1/4 x 3-inch sticks

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Place cornflakes in a shallow dish. Working with 1 fish strip at a time, dredge in flour mixture. Dip in egg whites; dredge in cornflakes. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining fish strips, flour mixture, egg whites, and cornflakes.

Lightly coat fish strips with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until done, turning once.

Combine hot sauce, pepper sauce, and Worcestershire in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Drizzle hot sauce mixture over fish. Serve with ranch dressing, celery, and carrots.