FRESH FRIED LARGEMOUTH BASS

Fresh Fried Largemouth Bass image

Nothing beats fresh fried fish and largemouth bass is one of the best. I actually prefer bass over bream. Serve with cut fries if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound largemouth bass fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons salt
vegetable oil for frying
½ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place bass in a bowl. Add salt and cover with water. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out all blood. Rinse bass thoroughly to remove salt. Pat dry with paper towels.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper in a gallon-sized plastic bag. Zip and shake until evenly combined.
Drop 2 pieces of bass into the bag, zip, and shake to coat. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining bass.
Fry bass in the preheated deep fryer for 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 3799 mg, Sugar 0.4 g