Mom's Fried Fish

By newbaucher

Our family has an annual fish fry that centers around my mom's recipe. I think she makes the finest fried fish around. It's flaky and flavorful with a golden cracker-crumb coating, and her homemade tartar sauce is a fitting complement.—Julie Jahnke, Green Lake, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• TARTAR SAUCE:
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)
• 2 pounds whitefish fillets, cut in half lengthwise
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Preparation

Step 1

Place eggs and cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets into eggs, then coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish. Yield: 6 servings.