Spicy Catfish Cakes

Crispy on the outside, tasty on the inside. Try them with coleslaw and REAL (LOL) german potato salad.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs catfish fillets, baked,cooled and flaked
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  large potato
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1  dash cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 2  cups  crushed  saltine crackers
•  oil

Directions

1. Cook potato in microwave for 5 minutes, until tender, cool, peel, mash.
2. In a large bowl, add catfish, egg, potato, mayo, mustard, onion powder, parsley, hot sauce, cayenne, salt, pepper, basil.
3. Mix well.
4. Shape into eight patties, make sure they're uniform in thickness.
5. Coat with cracker crumbs.
6. Heat oil (about 1/4 inch deep) in a large non-stick skillet.
7. Cook patties, a few at a time, until browned on both sides.
8. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.