SOUTHERN FRIED FISH AND PRAWNS

SOUTHERN FRIED FISH AND PRAWNS 8 catfish or bream fillets (about 2 lbs.)

1 pound prawns 1 qt. water 1/2 tsp. hot sauce 2 c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. white pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika Vegetable oil

Combine first 3 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; drain. Combine cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a plastic bag. Add fillets, one at a time, shaking well to coat completely. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Fry fillets, a few at a time, about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately. Follow the same instructions for the deveined prawns. Yield: 8 servings.

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