2 pounds bass fillets
lemon juice
flour
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup peanut oil
Batter
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beer
Slice fillets into 2-inch strips. Sprinkle with lemon juice
and roll in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Prepare
batter by combining flour, salt and cayenne pepper, then
gradually blend in beer until thoroughly mixed. Heat oil in
cast iron dutch oven or fish fryer. Dip fillets in batter
and fry until golden brown (2 minutes on average). Drain on
paper towel to remove excess grease. Serve with hot sauce or
tarter sauce. |
