Pan-Fried Bass

Name: Pan-Fried Bass
Ingredients: 4 (3/4-pound) dressed freshwater bass; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup bacon drippings; Chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 (3/4-pound) dressed freshwater bass
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup bacon drippings
Chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

Directions

1

Rinse fish thoroughly in cold water; pat dry. Make a shallow S-shaped cut on each side. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; set aside.
2

Combine flour and cornmeal; stir well. Dredge fish in flour mixture.
3

Heat butter and bacon drippings in a large skillet to 350°. Cook fish 15 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels.
4

Transfer fish to a warm serving platter; sprinkle with parsley, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.