Beer Battered Bass - Ken Creta

[Ken Creta]

2 pounds bass filets

· lemon pepper

· flour

· salt to taste

· 1/2 cup peanut oil

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· Batter

· 1 cup flour

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

· 1 cup beer



Slice filets into 2-inch strips.

Sprinkle with lemon juice and roll in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

Prepare batter by combining flour, salt and cayenne pepper, then gradually blend in beer until thoroughly mixed.

Heat oil in cast iron dutch oven or fish fryer.

Dip filets in batter and fry until golden brown (2 minutes on average).

Drain on paper towel to remove excess grease.

Serve with hot sauce or tarter sauce.