Beer Battered Bass - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs sea bass, filets
lemon juice
flour
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup peanut oil
For the Batter
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beer

Preparation

Slice filets into 2-inch strips. Sprinkle them with lemon juice, then roll in flour (seasoned with salt and pepper).
Prepare batter by combining flour, salt and cayenne pepper, then gradually blending in the beer until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Heat oil in fish fryer or cast iron Dutch oven. Dip fillets in batter and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towel to remove excess grease.
Serve with hot sauce or tarter sauce.