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1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/3 cups water

2 egg whites

4 ounces firm white fish, cut into finger-sized strips

2 ounces rock shrimp

2 ounces medium size shrimp

2 ounces clean calamari, cut into 1/2-inch rings

1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips

1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips

1/2 cup basil leaves

1/2 cup sage leaves

1/2 cup parsley sprigs

Oil, for frying

Lemon wedges

Sauce Tartare, recipe follows

Sauce Tartare:

1 hard-boiled egg, minced

1 tablespoon capers, minced

1 cornichon, minced

1 or 2 anchovies, minced

1 teaspoon minced chives

2 teaspoons minced parsley

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup whipped cream