2 lb Red snapper fillets; skinned
-and cut
; into serving
; portions
2 c Milk
4 c Cornmeal
Salt and pepper
Oil for deep frying
Heat oil in deep pan to 375 degrees.
Pour 2 cups milk into a pie plate or baking dish. Place filets in milk. Let
soak for 10 minutes.
Place 2 cups cornmeal, salt and pepper in a paper bag. Drop half the pieces
of fish into the cornmeal. Shake bag until well coated. Remove from bag and
immediately place into deep fat. Fry until fish is golden on all sides, 3
to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining cornmeal and remaining fish fillets,
making sure the oil returns to 375 degrees between batches.
Yield: 4 servings
Serve with Tartar sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon scallions, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons minced sour
gherkins 1 1/2 teaspoons capers 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 2
squirts lemon 1 tablespoon snipped chives
Combine ingredients in a bowl.
Yields
1 servings