Fisherman's Favorite Mullet Sandwich
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 4 Servings • 10 MIn. Prep Time • 4 MIn. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 2 large eggs |
| 1 tsp. water |
| 1 c. flour |
| 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/2 tsp. pepper |
| 1 c. corn meal for dredging the fish |
| 4 -6 oz. Florida mullet fillets |
| 1 c. vegetable oil |
| 4 soft sandwich rolls, split |
| Florida leaf lettuce |
| 2 Florida tomatoes, sliced thin |
Directions:
1. Beat together eggs and water in a shallow dish. Season the flour with cayenne, salt and pepper. Place flour mixture and cornmeal in separate shallow dishes.
2. Coat fillets in seasoned flour; dip into egg wash and then coat with cornmeal.
3. In a deep pan, cook the fillets in 1 inch of oil at 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer for 2 to 4 min., browning on each side. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve on sandwich rolls with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutrition:
Calories: 744; Calories From Fat: 270; Total Fat: 30g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 191mg; Total Carbs: 72g; Protein: 47g;