Grouper Fingers

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups saltine cracker crumbs 30 saltine crackers
• 3 large eggs lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
• 1.3 pounds grouper fillets white or any firm fish
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 6 servings tropical tartar sauce 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• paper towels
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Cut fish into 3-by-1/2-inch strips.
2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge fish in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, and roll in cracker crumbs, shaking off excess crumbs.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven.
5. Heat to 37
6. Fry fish fingers in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve immediately with Tropical Tartar Sauce.