Basic Fish Fry

Ingredients

• 2 lbs haddock fillets (see directions for substitution list)
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk (NOT condensed milk)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In one pie plate, combine the milk and pepper; this is your 'wet' mix.

2. 2

   In another pie plate, combine the flour, cornmeal and paprika; this is your 'dry' mix.

3. 3

   In an electric skillet, heat the oil to 350°F.

4. 4

   Dip fish into the 'wet' mix, then roll in the 'dry' mix to cover completely.

5. 5

   Fry the fish filets, a few at a time, in the hot oil for approx 4 min or less per side, until the fish is nicely browned and serve.

6. 6

   Don't fry them all at the same time or you'll cool down the oil too much and it will have to heat back up to temperature (NOT a good thing).

7. 7

   If frying in a dutch oven, use a meat thermometer to check your oil temperature, before you fry.

8. 8

   If using a deep fryer machine, please follow your manufacturer's instructions/booklet.

9. 9

   Substitutions: if haddock isn't available, substitute hake, pollock, flounder, tilapia or cod instead; you can also use the SKIM version of evaporated milk.