For those who might not know, crappie is a fish, and it's pronounced crOppie. My dad, Everett "Hoe Daddy" Bledsaw is the crappie fisher in our family. He's also usually the one who deep fries it as well. So, it's his recipe I'm posting.
Fresh crappie fillets, patted dry
1 cup Shawnee's Best White Cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
That's it. He uses no other spices, and he doesn't marinate the fish in anything - yet, it comes out delicious!
He just mixes the rub in a gallon sized plastic bag and coats the fish fillets - then deep fries them until they're golden brown.
This picture was taken at Spadra Marina several years ago, with his best friend, Larry Gentry. Sadly, Larry passed away a few years ago, but we think of him every time the crappie run at the Marina in the winter. We also know in our hearts, if it's possible to fish in Heaven - Larry is tearing 'em up!
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