Pesce fritto con farina di mais

Ingredienti

• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten free baking mix)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (or plain salt)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds cod (grouper, catfish (about 6 fillets))
• 12 ounces cold water (or beer)
• High heat cooking oil (vegetable, peanut, canola)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F to act as a warmer. Set out two mixing bowls and a paper towel lined sheet pan. Set a large deep cast iron skillet on the stovetop. Pour cooking oil into the skillet, filling up to 1 inch. Turn the heat to medium.

2. 2

   In one mixing bowl or shallow pan, combine the cornmeal, flour, herbs, and spices. Mix well.

3. 3

   In the second bowl, pour in very cold water or a light crisp beer. (Water for GF.) Place the fish fillets in the cold water.

4. 4

   When the oil in the skillet is hot, take one fillet out of the liquid at a time. Dredge the fillet in the Fish Fry Seasoning, and gently lower into the hot oil. Repeat 2-4 times until the skillet is full.

5. 5

   Fry the fish 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Thin fillets will only need 2 minutes per side, while thicker fillets will need up to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with a second batch, if needed.

6. 6

   Place the fried fillets on the prepared pan and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining fish fillets.