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fried fish recipe

Fried Fish Recipe

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This crispy fried fish recipe creates golden, crunchy fish fillets with a tender flaky inside. Made with simple ingredients and fried to perfection, it’s an easy seafood dinner you can prepare in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, catfish, haddock, or whiting)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp seafood seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (or peanut oil / canola oil)
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the coating stick properly and prevents oil splatter.
  2. Lightly season both sides of the fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine:
    flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, seafood seasoning, paprika, black pepper
    Mix until evenly combined.
  4. In another bowl whisk together the eggs and milk (or buttermilk).
  5. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
    Maintaining the correct oil temperature ensures the fish becomes crispy and golden instead of greasy.
  6. Dip each fish fillet into the egg mixture first.
    Then coat it evenly in the seasoned flour mixture.
    Press gently so the coating sticks well.
  7. Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil.
    Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the fish becomes golden brown with a crispy crust.
  8. Transfer the cooked fish to a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
    Allow it to rest for a minute so the coating stays crispy.
  9. Serve the fried fish immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSodium: 420mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • Use firm white fish for best results.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
  • Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for perfect crispiness.

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