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MICKEY PORTER'S DEEP FRIED FISH

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups plain flour                               2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt                              1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper           1 teaspoon onion powder
1 egg, beaten                                    1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 gallon vegetable or peanut oil      1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 quantity, fish or your choice       1/2 cup white wine (optional)

OPTIONAL RECIPE

DREDGE INGREDIENTS:

2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup corn starch
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DRENCH INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce


Heat oil in fish cooker to about 350 degrees.  Beat 1 egg and mix with 1 can of evaporated milk and 1/2 cup white wine.  Mix all dry ingredients in a large shallow pan.  Dip fish into egg/milk/wine mixture and allow excess to drip off.  Coat fish with the dry ingredients and fry in oil until golden brown.  When fish float to the surface they will usually be done and golden brown.  Allow to remain in the oil until the desired color is obtained.  Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.  Serve with slaw, French fries, hush puppies, sliced sweet onions and a good cold glass of fresh lemon tea.

Note:  You can substitute Autry's House of Seafood Mix if its available in your area for both the dry and wet ingredients.  It makes an excellent coating/breading for seafood.  Place seafood breader in a one gallon zip lock type bag and place several fish in bag and zip close and shake around awhile and fish will be perfectly coated!
 

Recipe and comments from Mickey Porter February 13, 1999.