Happy Accident Cornmeal Coating For Fried Fish Or Veggies Food

HAPPY ACCIDENT CORNMEAL COATING (FOR FRIED FISH OR VEGGIES)

Steps:

• Heat shortening in Dutch oven or deep fryer.
• Beat together first four ingredients in a small bowl.
• Mix the remaining ingredients in a pie pan.
• Dip your fish or veggies in the wet mixture then dredge through dry mixture. (for thicker coating, do this step twice.).
• Place coated pieces into hot grease and cook until done. I used a fry basket in a stew pot.
• When thoroughly cooked, remove pieces to a wire rack to drain before serving.

SEASONED CORN MEAL COATING FOR FISH OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• For Pan Fried Fish: 4 servings.
• Coat 1 lb fresh or frozen fish fillets, thawed, in combined dry ingredients.
• Dip in milk; coat again in dry ingredients. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Fry 2-3 minute per side or till fish flakes easily with fork.
• Oven Fried Chicken: 6 servings.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Dip 2 1/2 to 3 lb. cut-up broiler fryer chicken in milk.
• Coat in combined dry ingredients; place chicken, skin-side up, on a 15 x 10" jelly roll pan; lightly brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
• Bake 50-55 minute or till juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.

CORNMEAL COATING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Add cod fillets, and marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
• Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown.

CORNMEAL COATING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or pie plate. Adjust seasoning, if desired.