4 (6-ounce) Florida mullet fillets
Canola oil for frying
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Lemon slices
Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep fryer or deep saucepan. Whisk together egg and water in a shallow dish. Combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne, salt and pepper; mix well. Dip fillets into the egg wash then into flour mixture to coat. Deep fry fish in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes until fish is golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with lemon slices.
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