1 - 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper, or to taste
Peanut oil (3" deep in heavy skillet)
Fish fillets

Heat oil until very hot. Mix dry ingredients on waxed paper. Coat both sides of fillets with cornmeal. Fry a few fillets at a time. Turn once. When the fillet floats, it is done. Do not overcook.