A fried fish with a spicy and flavorful coating.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 cups dry potato flakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4 (6 ounce) fillets cod
- 2 cups butter flavored shortening, for frying
PREPARATION:
In medium bowl, combine the potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Soak fish filets in bowl of cold water.
In a deep skillet or deep fryer, melt and heat the shortening to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Dredge fish filets in dry mixture and fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.