Tortilla Crusted Red Snapper
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INGREDIENTS 3 large eggs, beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 12-ounces tortilla chips 4 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets 6 tablespoons peanut or canola oil Salt and pepper, to taste Season the eggs and flour in separate bowls with salt and pepper. Put the chips in a food processor and pulse until the chips are finely ground. Place the ground tortillas in a separate bowl. Season the red snapper fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil. Dredge each fillet in the flour; shake off excess. Dip into the beaten egg and then into the ground tortillas. Place in hot oil and sauté for about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with Black-Eyed Pea Cakes and Red-Pepper Mayo.