Posted on January 30, 2025

Deep Fried Flounder8 flounder fillets, skin removed
whole milk
1 cup pancake mix
1 cup cornmeal
oil, for deep frying
lemon wedges
parsley sprigs, for garnish
Place flounder fillets in a shallow baking dish; pour in enough milk to cover; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix and cornmeal; stir to blend. In a heavy skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees; a 1-inch bread cube should turn golden brown in 1 minute.

Drain fish and dredge each fillet in cornmeal mixture, coating well on both sides. Shake off excess. Add fillets to hot oil and deep-fry, turning once, until golden brown and crisp on both sides (about 4 minutes). Fry a few at a time to keep oil temperature up. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs, if desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

From Diana Rattray, Your Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine
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