Cajun Fish Fillets With Spicy Strawberry Sauce

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2 poundsFish Fillets
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 ounces Hot Pepper Sauce
1 1/2 cups Strawberry Preserves*
1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Seafood Cocktail Sauce
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Horseradish, minced
3/4 cup Cornmeal
3/4 cup Flour
1/2 cup Safflour Oil
Fresh Strawberries,
Parsley Sprigs, optional

*Strawberry Flavored Vinegar may be used instead of Red Wine Vinegar.

Place fillets in large shallow dish. Season fish with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and refrigerate 1 hour. In small saucepan, combine preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, garlic and horseradish; simmer sauce over low heat stirring occasionally, while preparing fish. Blend cornmeal and flour in shallow bowl. Drain fish and dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides. Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; when hot, add catfish and sauté until browned on both sides. Drain well on paper towels; keep warm. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce on each plate; top with fish fillets. Garnish with sliced strawberries and parsley, if desired.