Fried Florida Mullet

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 (6-ounce) Florida mullet fillets
1 large Florida 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
Florida lemon slices
Light olive oil for frying

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oil to 375°F (190°C) in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
2. Whisk together egg and water in a shallow dish.
3. Combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne, salt and pepper; mix well. Dip fillets into egg wash then into flour mixture to coat.
4. 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.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 484; Calories From Fat: 232; Total Fat: 26g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 137mg; Total Carbs: 24g; Protein: 37g.

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