Fried Red Fish

Name: Fried Red Fish
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 1 whole black sea bass with head and tail, scaled and cleaned, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup semolina, or masa harina (coarse flour); 1 tablespoon cornstarch

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
1 whole black sea bass with head and tail, scaled and cleaned, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina, or masa harina (coarse flour)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1

In a medium Dutch oven add enough canola oil that fish is submerged by 1-inch of oil, and heat oil to 350 degrees F.
2

Cut 3 slices into the flesh of the fish, approximately 2-inches apart, or equal spacing between head and tail.
3

Hold fish by the tail and open cuts fully and season with the salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
4

Repeat with the other side of the fish.
5

Mix flours and cornstarch, liberally dredge fish, except tail.
6

Using tongs, place fish, head first into oil, insuring that fish stays upright.
7

Cook for 10 minutes or until fish is done.