Fried Blue Fish, and other Kinds

Name: Fried Blue Fish, and other Kinds
Ingredients: as needed Blue Fish (or other fish); as needed All-purpose flour; as needed Salt; as needed Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.); as needed Parsley, chopped

A classic recipe for frying fish.

Ingredients

as needed Blue Fish (or other fish)
as needed All-purpose flour
as needed Salt
as needed Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
as needed Parsley, chopped

Instructions

1Clean the fish, wipe it dry inside and out. Sprinkle with flour, and season with salt.
2Heat butter or vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. A mixture of 1/2 butter and 1/2 vegetable shortening makes a good mixture for frying fish.
3The moment the fish is done to a good brown, take it from the fat and drain it in a hot strainer. Garnish with parsley.