Description
This crispy fried fish recipe features a flavorful coating that combines cornmeal, flour, and various seasonings for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. fish (cut into finger sized pieces)
- 1 cup cornmeal (yellow used)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on heat level desired)
- 2 tsp lemon pepper
- 3 tsp celery salt
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl mix together cornmeal, flour and all seasonings.
- In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat until it reaches 360 degrees before adding food.
- One at a time blot fish pieces with a paper towel, season lightly with salt and pepper and then dip into cornmeal mixture on both sides so each piece is completely coated all the way around.
- Set inside hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides, will take 2-3 minutes on each side depending on how thick they are. You want thickest part of center is flaky white inside and crispy outside before serving.
- Set on paper towels when done to absorb excess oil and serve.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the cornmeal mixture.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg