Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 pound cod, haddock, or tilapia fillets, cut in half
2
Cornmeal as needed
3
Freshly-squeezed lemon juice, as needed
4
1 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp black pepper
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1 tbsp cayenne pepper
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2 tbsp smoked paprika
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Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Combine all dry seasonings. Set aside.
2
Dip fish in lemon juice, season with seasoning mixture, then dredge in cornmeal.
3
Heat oil to 375°F. Fry fish in batches for 3 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack.
3 minutes
4
Cut into one strip. If inside is underdone, finish in a 350°F oven, not in the oil. Serve.