Description
Crispy cornmeal fried fish is a mouthwatering dish that combines a satisfying crunch with tender, flaky fish. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be served in tacos, alongside fries, or atop a fresh salad. With its golden-brown coating and savory seasoning, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Set up your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Pat dry the fish fillets and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with cornmeal mixed with additional seasonings.
- Coat each fillet in flour, dip in eggs, then coat generously with cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering (about 350°F/175°C).
- Fry coated fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg