for too many years to remember i have soaked my fish in picante sauce before frying!it was even put into the txas parks&wildlife magazine a couple of years ago!i soak them for an hour after cutting them into strips so they don`t retain as much peanut oil(350 degrees for ten to twelve minutes or golden brown)whatever batter you use if you put lawrys elmon pepper in it that also is part of my recipe!I have fished people from all over the united states and they all have ranted and raved about this recipe!fell free to e-mail me for more particulars! set hook pkfav