Fried Marlin Nuggets

Name: Fried Marlin Nuggets
Ingredients: 4 pounds marlin fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups buttermilk; 3 cups cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons celery salt; 2 teaspoons onion salt; Peanut oil; Commercial cocktail sauce (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 pounds marlin fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups buttermilk
3 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons onion salt
Peanut oil
Commercial cocktail sauce (optional)

Directions

1

Soak marlin cubes in buttermilk in a shallow baking dish 30 minutes.
2

Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, and seasonings in a plastic or paper bag; shake to mix well. Place several marlin cubes in bag; shake well. Drop coated marlin into deep, hot oil (375°). Fry 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain well. Repeat procedure with remaining marlin. Serve with cocktail sauce, if desired.