re: Steps for perfect fried fish.....

I just open the package, rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. I give them a buttermilk bath instead of mustard.

My mix is 50/50 Zatarain's fish fry and plain cornmeal.

That's exactly how I do em. If I feel like given them a little kick, I pour a little Datil Vinegar on em when I pull them out the hot grease. As they cool off it pulls Lady Datil right into the meat. YUM!