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Recipe for Southern Fried Fish

Recipe for Southern Fried Fish


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  • Author: Maya Marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Description

A classic Southern fried fish recipe featuring a flavorful coating process that starts with a mustard base and combines cornmeal/flour with traditional Cajun seasonings. The recipe incorporates buttermilk, eggs, and multiple spices for an authentic Southern taste, resulting in crispy, well-seasoned fish with a tender interior.


Ingredients

To create a delicious southern fried fish recipe, you’ll need:

  • Fresh fish filets (catfish, whiting, flounder, or trout)
  • Cornmeal or all-purpose flour (or a mix of both)
  • Buttermilk
  • Eggs
  • Yellow mustard
  • Hot sauce
  • Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
  • Salt
  • Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving

These ingredients form the foundation of a crispy fried fish recipe that’s bursting with Southern flavors. The combination of cornmeal and flour creates a perfect coating, while the buttermilk and seasonings ensure a moist and flavorful interior. Remember, using fresh fish is key to achieving the best results in your southern fish fry.


Instructions

  1. Clean and pat dry your fish filets, then cut them into desired serving sizes.
  2. In a large skillet, pour 2-3 inches of canola oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  3. While the oil heats, lightly coat the fish filets with yellow mustard on both sides.
  4. Season the fish with a mixture of Cajun seasoning, Adobo, and Old Bay Seasoning.
  5. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the fish fry mix with additional seasonings.
  6. Place the seasoned fish filets in the bag and shake to coat evenly.
  7. Once the oil is hot (test by dropping in a few crumbs of batter), carefully add the coated fish.
  8. Fry the fish for about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove the fried fish and drain on paper towels.
  10. To keep the fish crispy, you can store it in a warm oven until all batches are done.

This southern fried fish recipe results in a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Fried
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