Fried Fish Recipe 🐟❤️

Ingredients

• 500–700 g fish fillets or whole cleaned fish
  • Tilapia, cod, catfish, snapper, or haddock work well
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Coating

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional for extra crunch)
• 1 tsp seasoning salt

For frying

• Vegetable oil for deep frying or shallow frying

Instructions

1. Season the fish

Pat fish dry with paper towels.

Season with:

• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Lemon juice

Let sit for 15–20 minutes.

2. Coat the fish

Mix flour, cornmeal, and seasoning salt.

Dredge fish evenly in the coating mixture.

Shake off excess flour.

3. Fry the fish

Heat oil to about 175°C (350°F).

Carefully place fish into hot oil.

Fry:

• Fillets: 3–5 minutes per side
• Whole fish: 7–10 minutes depending on size

Cook until golden brown and crispy.

4. Drain and serve

Remove fish and place on paper towels or a wire rack.

Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Serving Ideas

Great with:

• French fries
• Coleslaw
• Rice
• Tartar sauce
• Garlic sauce
• Fresh salad
  

  4. Drain and serve

  Remove fish and place on paper towels or a wire rack.

  Serve hot with lemon wedges.

  Serving Ideas

  Great with:

  • French fries
  • Coleslaw
  • Rice
  • Tartar sauce
  • Garlic sauce
  • Fresh salad