INGREDIENTS
4 flounder fillets
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 TBSP. finely minced jalapeno
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
Canola or peanut oil
Fresh salsa
DIRECTIONS
Rinse and pat the fillets lightly, leaving them a little moist.
Combine cornmeal, jalapeno, garlic and seasoning in a wide, shallow bowl.
Add 1-inch of oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
Dip each fillet into the cornmeal mixture, then place in hot oil, turning carefully with spatula when fish is browned on the underside.
Fry until other side is brown and fish just begins to flake when tested with a fork.
Transfer to a warm platter and keep warm.
Serves 4.