Sand Dabs
from www.foodnetwork.com, Rachel Ray's Tasty Travels
Sand dabs are being caught on our shores right now, and while they are a relatively small fish, what they lack in size, they more than make up for in flavor. They have a delicate, sweet taste, and do not need a lot of seasoning.
20 to 25 sand dab filets
4 cups cracker meal, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder
Cooking oil for frying
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges
Coat the filets on both sides with seasoned cracker meal. Heat about 4 to 6 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large, shallow pan. Add sand dabs and fry over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove the filets with a spatula and place on a warmed serving platter.
Use a little of the pan juices to pour over the fish. Keep them hot. Fry the remaining filets, adding more oil, if needed. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and garnish with the parsley. Add lemon wedges and serve immediately.