Title: Fried Whole Lake Trout
Categories: Seafood
Yield: 6 Servings

		Vegetable shortening
6	tb	Flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Black pepper
1/2	ts	Cayenne pepper
6		Whole lake trout,small*
1	c	Buttermilk

* - or any similar small fish cleaned & deheaded.

1. Heat enough vegetable shortening in a deep kettle to cover the fish completely. Bring to almost smoking or until a light haze forms over the hot fat.

2. Mix flour and seasonings together. Dip trout in buttermilk, then in seasoned flour. Lower into hot fat and cook 4-5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning only once. Remove to a heated platter and serve at once with lemon wedges and whole boiled new potatoes.

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