Basic Deep Fried Fish (Whole) Recipe

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   ["1.", "Have fish cleaned and scaled, but left whole.", "Wash; then dry well with paper toweling.", "Score on each side with 3 diagonal slashes.", "Rub lightly with salt.", "2.", "Cover fish with any of the coatings indicated below.", "3.", "Heat oil.", "(Use sufficient to cover fish completely.)", "Add in fish and deep-fry till done, 8 to 15 min, depending on size.", "(Allow about 1 minute on each side over high heat, about 4 min on each side over medium heat, and about 1 minute on each side over high heat again.)", "Drain on paper toweling.", "4.", "Serve warm with a ""Sweet-and-Pungent Sauce"" or possibly a ""Five Willow Sauce"

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