PISTACHIO ENCRUSTED

         BASS FILETS

INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Hook to Cook Fish Coating

½ Cup Hook to Cook Pre Dip *

1 Cup water

1 Cup flour

1 Cup finely chopped Pistachio Nuts

Bass filets, 2 medium per person

Cooking Oil

METHOD 

Put flour in medium size paper bag.  Add several filets at a time and shake to coat.  Shake off excess flour.  Place on plate.  Continue until all filets are coated. 

In shallow dish, mix Pre-Dip with water using a whisk until smooth.  Coat each filet with Pre-Dip, making sure all dry surfaces are coated.   

In another medium size bowl add the chopped pistachio nuts to the Hook to Cook Fish Coating, stirring together until well mixed. Coat each piece of fish evenly. 

When all are coated, heat oil and fry until golden brown.  Serve immediately. 

*Hook to Cook Pre-Dip when mixed as directed makes a superior adhesion batter forming an intermediate binding layer that produces a healthier entrée by preventing oil/fat absorption.  Pre-Dip also seals in juices/moisture and nutrients, increases adhesion, crispness and prevents blow off during frying.  Pre-Dip will also help food stay crisp longer when kept warm or on the table, and with its superb blend of flour and spice will enhance the flavors of any additional coatings giving you the results of a professional chef.  Pre-Dip is highly recommended to be used with all Hook to Cook Premium Coatings.