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Cornmeal Fried Fish

Source of Recipe

From "United Tastes of Texas" by Jessica Dupuy


Recipe Introduction

"There are a number of ways to make country-style fried fish, but I like this cornmeal batter best. Be sure to keep an eye on the temperature of the oil - too low and the fish will be greasy... too hot and it burns quickly. Serve the fish with your favorite tartar or cocktail sauce and a pile of Homestyle Hush Puppies."

List of Ingredients

• â…” cup yellow cornmeal
• â…“ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground red pepper
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 pounds mild white fish fillets (catfish or tilapia)
• Vegetable oil
• Tartar sauce
• Cocktail sauce


Recipe

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large shallow bowl. Whisk together egg and milk in a second shallow bowl.

Dip the fish in egg mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.

Pour oil to a depth of 1½ inches in a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°F. Fry fish, in batches, 5 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.

Makes 8 servings



Homestyle Hush Puppies:

• Vegetable oil
• ¾ cup plain yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp ground red pepper
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• Tartar sauce

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350°F.

Combine cornmeal and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Add buttermilk, egg, and green onions; stir just until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes (batter will be fluffy).

Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve immediately with tartar sauce.

Makes 6 to 8 servings