Batter Fried Red Snapper Or Yellow Pike
["3 or 4 red snapper or yellow pike fish, cleaned (do not cut off tails)", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. black pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "3 eggs, beaten", "1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal", "cooking oil"]
["Split the fish open, butterfly-style.", "Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl.", "Add salt, pepper and paprika.", "Place the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.", "Mix well.", "Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan.", "Place the fish in the egg batter, then into the cornmeal mixture.", "Place fish in the frying pan and cook until golden brown.", "Remove to a platter lined with paper towels."]
["red snapper", "salt", "black pepper", "paprika", "eggs", "yellow cornmeal", "cooking oil"]