MakeA Tasty Fish Platter On A Beer Budget (NAPSA)—Youv’re wrestling with the worst food inflation since the early 1990s. Grocery shopping has become an even greater drain on your budget. The solution: Cook smarter. A good old-fashioned fish fry is a tradition in many parts of the country. You can make a tasty Fisherman’s Platter for four at less than $10 and share in an American tradition. Purchase large packages of frozen fish and shrimp to save money. Another savings option: Your frying oil can be used multiple times as long as you don’t overheat it. After cooking, cool, strain and store the oil in a cool, dark place for future use. Fisherman’s Platter Ingredients: LouAna Southern Frying Oil (blended soybean and peanutoil) 2 cupsall-purpose flour 2 teaspoonssalt % teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer 1 large egg 2 (6-ounce) flaky white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), each cut into %-inch-thick strips 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation and Cooking: Place oil in a large fryer, Eee — A goodold-fashioned fish fry can be a delightful and economical dinner. Dutch oven or another thickwalled iron cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid; heat to 375. Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Combine beer and egg, stirring well. Add beer mixture to flour mixture,stirring until smooth. Dredge fish and shrimp in batter; fry in hot oil 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately. Serves four people. Visit www.louana.com for more recipes and cookingtips.
