Description
A simple recipe for flavorful, crispy fried fish coated in cornmeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each fish fillet first into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, then dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach about 1/2 inch depth. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the fish by dipping it in the egg mixture and cornmeal mixture a second time.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crispy fried fish, cornmeal fish, easy fish recipe, pan-fried fish, seafood dinner