Spicy Cod Bites

Name: Shore Lunch
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Recipe tags: breading-batter mix, easy difficulty, dinner, deepfry

Sauce

½ cup	ketchup
1 tsp	garlic powder
¼ tsp	cayenne pepper
¼ tsp	chili powder
¼ tsp	black pepper
½ tsp	Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp	freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp	Louisiana Original Hot Sauce
2 Tbsp	prepared horseradish

1 pkg	Shore Lunch^® Cornmeal Recipe Fish Breading Mix
4 cup	vegetable oil
1 lb	cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tsp	cayenne pepper, divided
2 tsp	garlic powder, divided
1 Tbsp	freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp	Louisiana Original Hot Sauce
1	large egg, beaten
1 Tbsp	water

1

Heat the oil in a large stock pot to 350 ºF.
2

Add the cod to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and toss to coat.
3

Combine the breading, remaining cayenne pepper, and remaining garlic powder in a shallow dish.
4

Whisk the egg and the water in a shallow dish.
5

Dip each piece of the cod in the egg then dredge in the breading. Place the breaded cod on a baking sheet until ready to fry.
6

Carefully add the cod, in batches, to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes.
7

Using a slotted metal spoon remove the cod from the oil to a platter lined with paper towels.
8

Whisk the ketchup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and horseradish in a small mixing bowl. Serve immediately with the fried cod.