Fried Eel

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) eel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• plus more for dredging
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup blended oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine (recommended: Chablis)
• 2 teaspoons butter

Instructions

1. Clean and skin the eel, and then cut it into chunks.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, seasonings, oil, garlic, onion, and pepper.
3. Add the eel to this mixture and then marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4. Dredge the marinated eel in flour.
5. In a saute pan over medium heat, sear the eel until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
6. Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half.
7. Add the butter and cook until it melts and browns slightly.
8. Divide the eel among 4 serving plates and top with the butter sauce.