Skillet-Fried Fish Recipe

Ingredients

6 fresh or frozen pan-dressed trout or other fish (about 6 ounces each)

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons slat

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Dash cayenne (optional)

1 5 1/3-ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk

Cooking oil

Method

Thaw fish, if frozen. Thoroughly stir together cornmeal, flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Dip fish in evaporated milk, then coat with seasoned cornmeal mixture.

Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a heavy, large skillet over hot coals till oil is hot. Cook fish, a few at a time, in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or till lightly browed. Turn and cook 4 to 5 minutes more or till fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Add more oil as needed. Drain the fish on paper toweling before serving. Makes 6 serving.

Per serving (1/6 of recipe): 280 calories, 20 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 14 g fat, 789 mg Sodium

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