Spicy Chipotle Cornmeal-crusted Fish

1. 1

   Rinse the fish and cut it into 4 or 6 portions.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, whirl the oil, lemon or lime juice, chipotles in adobo to taste, garlic, if using, and 1 teaspoon of the salt, The more chipotle peppers, the less adobo sauce you need and the spicier your fish will be.

3. 3

   Place the mixture in a shallow bowl.

4. 4

   Add the fish and generously coat the fillets with the chipotle sauce.

5. 5

   Put the cornmeal, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper into another shallow bowl or large plate.

6. 6

   Dredge each piece of fish on all sides in the seasoned cornmeal.

7. 7

   Unless you have a very large skillet, youll probably have to pan-fry in two skillets or in batches.

8. 8

   Fill a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet 1/4 inch deep with oil.

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   Warm on medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.

10. 10

    Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness, until the fish flakes with a fork.

11. 11

    Transfer to paper towels to drain.

12. 12

    If you have another batch to fry, keep the cooked fish in a warm oven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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