Fried Flounder

Ingredients

• 6 cup vegetable oil, such as avocado or canola, for frying
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup white cornmeal
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
• 3/4 tsp ground pepper
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
• 3 lb flounder fillets

Instructions

1. Clip a deep-fry or candy thermometer to the edge of a large pot. Add oil to the pot and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
2. Meanwhile, whisk yellow and white cornmeal, garlic powder, lemon pepper, ground pepper, paprika and seasoned salt in a large bowl.
3. Pat fish dry. Working with 4 pieces at a time, dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Using tongs, carefully add the fish to the hot oil and adjust the heat to maintain a temperature of 350 degrees F. Fry the fish, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to the rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining fish, letting the oil return to 350 degrees between batches.