"To get his son Braedon to eat fish, Shea Gallante fries it in a seasoned crust. "My son's like me: He goes for strong flavors, not wimpy ones," he says...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large ramps or scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons apricot jam
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 small garlic clove
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1 teaspoon dry English mustard mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
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1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
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4 skinless sea bass (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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Lemon wedges, for serving