Fried Fish New Orleans

The Frugal Gourmet Cooks With Wine – Jeff Smith – Copyright 1986

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs red snapper, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
•  Tabasco sauce
•  salt and pepper
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Place the fish and Tabasco in a stainless steel bowl. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Mix the batter by whipping the eggs, adding the water.
3. Blend the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper together in a dry bowl.
4. Gently stir this into the egg mixture. Do not try and get out all the lumps and do not overmix.
5. Heat 4 cups of oil to 375-400*.
6. Dip the marinated fish squares into the batter and then deep fry until brown, about 4 minutes.