Golden Fried Florida Mullet with Cabbage and Citrus Slaw

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

Cabbage and Citrus Slaw:
1/2 large head cabbage, shredded fine
2 oranges, segmented
1 grapefruit, segmented
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 (6-ounce) mullet fillets
Light olive oil for frying
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 lemons, sliced for garnish

Cooking Directions:

1. For Cabbage and Citrus Slaw: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well and let marinate in refrigerator for an hour. Taste slaw and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.
2. Preheat oil to 375°F (190°C) in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
3. Whisk together egg and water in a shallow dish. Combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne, salt and pepper; mix well.
4. Dip fillets into egg wash then into flour mixture to coat. Deep fry fish in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes until fish is golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with lemon slices and Cabbage and Citrus Slaw.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.