Fried Fish

There is nothing better than crisply-fried, fresh fish fillets. Although, fish sautéed in butter or oil is good, we prefer a light coating of crumbs. Some of the mixtures we use are listed below. In each instance we moistened the fish with water, milk or a sprinkle of lemon juice. Roll it in one of the mixtures and fry in hot oil, butter or margarine

Corn Meal Mix #1

1 C flour
½ C yellow corn meal
1 t baking powder
1 t paprika
½ t celery salt
½ t seasoned salt
½ t pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container. Yields 1 ½ Cups.

Corn Meal Mix #2

1 C cracker crumbs, finely crushed
½ C yellow corn meal
1 T chili powder
1 t celery seed
1 t garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container. Yields 1 ½ Cups.

Pepper Crumb Mix

1 ½ C townhouse or ritz type cracker, finely crushed
½ C buttermilk baking mix
1 t celery salt
1 t garlic powder
1 t paprika
1 t black pepper
½ t red pepper (or less, according to taste)

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container. Yields 2 Cups.

Dill Cracker Mix

2 C Soda crackers
½ -1 t dill weed
1 t lemon and pepper seasoning
1 t paprika

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container. Yields 2 Cups