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Pan fried bluegill

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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12-15 fillets of fresh bluegill
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1 c. cornmeal
  • 1- 2 t. Old Bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 c. canola oil
  • 1 lemon; sliced

Instructions

  • Pour milk and egg in a medium bowl. Add fish fillets and let soak for at least one hour prior to cooking.
  • In a medium bowl add cornmeal, Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in medium pan over medium heat. Once ready, quickly take fish fillets and coat in cornmeal mixture. Then using tongs, place in hot oil for frying. Depending on size of fish, it takes 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked. Carefully watch and place on a plate with paper towel. Garnish with lemon and / or tartar sauce.
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Molly