Arthur Treacher Style Fish

Directions

Cut fish fillets in half, making triangular shape.

Cover with milk and lemon juice and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.

Drain off milk.

Dip filletsin flour to coat each piece lightly.

Let dry on a cookie sheet, making sure pieces do not toughen.

Add oil to deep fryer or heavy pan to a depth of at least 3 inches.

Heat oil to 425℉ (220℃).

Combine pancake mix, basil, pepper, garlic salt and enough soda to make a thick batter, about the consistency of buttermilk.

Dip floured fillets in batter and add to the hot oil one at a time.

Fry 4 to 5 minutes. Remove filets to cookie sheet, again, not letting them touch each other.

Keep warm in a 250 F oven.

Deep fry remaining fillets, keeping the depth of the oil at least 3 NOTE: Do not heap fish as this creates steam in the oven and makes the coating soft.