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Mom's Fried Fish

2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)
2 pounds whitefish fillets, cut in half lengthwise
Oil for frying
TARTAR SAUCE:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Place eggs and cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets
into eggs, then coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. In an
electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry
fillets, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until fish is

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golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with
fish.

Yield: 6 servings.