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Cornmeal Fried Fish Recipe

Cornmeal Fried Fish Recipe
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4.7 from 12 reviews

Enjoy the crispy goodness of Cornmeal Fried Fish with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly seasoned fish fillets are coated in a flavorful cornmeal mixture and fried to golden perfection. A Southern classic that’s sure to please!

Ingredients

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Fish:

  • 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (such as catfish, tilapia, or cod)

Cornmeal Coating:

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Egg Mixture:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (or milk)

Other:

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry: Use paper towels to pat the fillets dry. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture: Whisk together eggs and buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
  3. Prepare the cornmeal coating: In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Coat the fish: Dip each fillet in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to coat.
  5. Fry the fish: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry the fish in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain and serve: Transfer fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-dip the fish in the egg and cornmeal mixtures.
  • You can substitute gluten-free flour to make this dish gluten-free.

Nutrition

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