Whether you're hosting a casual lunch or craving a classic fish fry ... Make the Cod Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk ...

but I needn't have bothered — this fish was designed to stay crispy on a drive home. "This batter is made for travel," chef Adam Evans later told me as he walked me through the recipe at his ...

In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder and baking powder. Pour in melted shortening and boiling water, and stir until batter is homogenous. It should be loose.