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I never fried mine, I just gutted and removed the head. Placed in aluminum foil and covered inside and out with butter, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder, lemon powder, and a little lemon. Wrap like a tent and pop em in the oven.
I usually smoke them, then bone em out and make a cream cheese dip. But can't go wrong with lemon and butter