SOUTHERN FRIED FLORIDA GROUPER

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2 large Florida eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. corn meal
4 - (6 oz.) Florida grouper fillets
1/2 c. vegetable oil for deep-frying

Steps:

1. Beat eggs, salt and cayenne together in a shallow dish. Add salt and pepper to taste to flour. Place flour mixture and cornmeal in separate shallow dishes. Dredge each fillet in flour mixture and dip in egg wash. Dredge again in cornmeal. 2. In a deep fry pan, heat 1 inch of the oil to 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. Fry the fillets in batches for 2 to 4 min. on each side, or until browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to paper towels to drain; serve immediately. Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Nutritional information: Calories: 531; Calories From Fat: 276; Total Fat: 31g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 170mg; Total Carbs: 23g; Protein: 39g;