Classic Fried Fish
Learn how easy it is to make this Fried Fish Recipe. Dinner is delicious with this old-fashioned battered and fried fish recipe.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the fish
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds fish fillets catfish, haddock, tilapia, cod, bluegill, etc ...
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
For serving
- Hot sauce, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large, heavy skillet, fill it about half full with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, in a pie plate or similar bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat the fish with the cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
- Add the fish in a single layer and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes - depending on the size. Remove the fish from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, or lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Fish will flake easily when it's done, and it will lose its translucent or raw appearance. The best way to tell if your fish is done is by testing it with a fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and twist gently. Fish needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees.
- For larger gatherings or for a fish fry, plan on 1/2-1 lb. of fish per person.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
