2 pounds fish (perch, sunfish, etc.) or 2 pounds fish fillet, thawed if frozen

Cornmeal

Oil for deep-frying

¼ cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 ¼ teaspoon salt

1- cup milk

1 egg

½ cup finely chopped onion

Coat fish with cornmeal, reserving excess. Fry fish in hot oil at 370 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. To make Hush Puppies add enough cornmeal to reserved cornmeal to make 1- ½ cups; stir with flour, baking powder and salt. Beat milk with egg and add with onion to cornmeal mixture; stir until combined. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil used for fish and fry 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and puffed turning once. Drain on paper towels and serve with fish. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Makes 6 servings