Pan-Fried Cornmeal Batter Fish

The catch of the day is dipped in a crispy cornmeal batter and pan fried. Land-O-Lakes Cookbook.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  fish fillets (of your choice)
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. in 9" pie pan stir together all ingredients except cornmeal, fish and oil.
2. on waxed paper place cornmeal, dip fish into batter, then coat both sides of fish with cornmeal.
3. in 10" skittle heat oil until hot.
4. place 3 or 4 fish fillets in hot oil.
5. cook over med heat until golden brown.
6. turn and continue cooking until golden brown and fish flakes with a fork.
7. repeat with remaining fish, place fried fish on paper towel to drain any excess oil.
8. Serve with potatoes or rice.