Description
Looking to whip up an amazing Southern seafood feast? This classic recipe brings together crispy fish and golden-brown shrimp that will have everyone at your table begging for more.
The Southern-style fried fish and shrimp recipe creates the crispiest seafood you’ll ever taste with perfectly balanced seasonings. This combination has been a Friday dinner tradition in Southern homes, and it pairs beautifully with fresh coleslaw or crispy hushpuppies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds fresh fish (whiting, flounder, or catfish)
- Yellow mustard (as seasoning binder)
- 1 package Zatarain’s Fish Fry Mix
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Canola oil for frying
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Clean your fish filets and pat them dry, then cut them into serving sizes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to 375°F over medium-high heat.
- Brush the fish with yellow mustard and season it with half the spice mixture.
- Mix the remaining seasonings with fish fry mix in a resealable bag.
- Mix milk with half the seasonings in a bowl and let the shrimp soak for 10 minutes.
- Dredge both fish and shrimp in their seasoned mixtures.
- Cook fish in batches for 4 minutes, turning once until golden brown.
- Cook shrimp until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
Notes
Place fried pieces in a warm oven between batches
Leave space between pieces while frying
Raw shrimp works best for flavor absorption
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Fried