Fried Fish

7 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 4 to 6 fresh fish (1/2 lb. each), dressed
  • 1/2 c. shortening or oil
  • 1 lemon

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cornmeal,
  2. 2
    salt,
  3. 3
    pepper
  4. 4
    and cayenne pepper in small mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    Spread
  6. 6
    onto a
  7. 7
    sheet
  8. 8
    of
  9. 9
    aluminum foil. Dredge fish in cornmeal mix.
  10. 10
    Heat shortening in large frypan. Fry fish until golden
  11. 11
    brown
  12. 12
    and
  13. 13
    flaky, about 4 minutes each side. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.
  14. 14
    Serve hot with lemon wedge or juice.
  15. 15
    Makes 4 servings.

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