Fried Whole Branzino with Cheesy Grits

Name: Fried Whole Branzino with Cheesy Grits
Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons, kosher salt; 2 teaspoons, garlic powder; 1 teaspoon, black pepper; ½ teaspoon, paprika; 1 cup, all-purpose flour; 2 (1 to 1½-pound each) , whole branzino, about 15 inches long, scaled, gutted, gills removed, fins snipped off with scissors; 2 tablespoons, yellow mustard; 1 quart, vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups, water; 2 cups, heavy cream; ½ teaspoon, kosher salt; 1 cup, quick-cooking grits; 4 ounces sharp white, cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup); 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; 1 teaspoon, garlic powder; 1 teaspoon, onion powder; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; , Hot sauce; , Lemon wedges

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By Antoinette Johnson

SERVES2 to 4

TIME1 hour

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This sophisticated but homey recipe was a real standout in America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation and was then recreated by Next Gen winner Antoinette Johnson for season 23 of America’s Test Kitchen. In episode 1 of Next Gen, contestan...

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