Crunchy Catfish

Ingredients:

• 4 (4oz ea) fresh or frozen catfish fillets
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• lemon slices (optional)

Instructions:

Thaw the fish, if frozen. Rinse, then pat dry with paper towels. Combine the egg, mustard, milk and pepper, beating with a whisk or fork until smooth. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish. Coat the fish with flour. Dip the fish in the mustard mixture, then in the crushed pretzels to coat both sides. In a large skillet, cook the fish in hot oil over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Reduce the heat as neccessary to prevent burning. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.