Cookbook:Fish Sticks

Ingredients

 * 1 pound cod, haddock, or tilapia fillets, cut in half
 * Cornmeal as needed
 * Freshly-squeezed lemon juice, as needed
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 1 tbsp black pepper
 * 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
 * 2 tbsp smoked paprika
 * Oil for deep frying

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all dry seasonings. Set aside.
 * 2) Dip fish in lemon juice, season with seasoning mixture, then dredge in cornmeal.
 * 3) Heat oil to 375°F. Fry fish in batches for 3 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack.
 * 4) Cut into one strip. If inside is underdone, finish in a 350°F oven, not in the oil. Serve.