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    Home » Our latest posts » Fish/Seafood

    Fried Fish Fillets: Easy Southern Meal

    October 9, 2022 Filed Under: Fish/Seafood

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    Delicious southern style Fried Fish Fillets makes a delicious but easy meal. Spicy cornmeal crusted fish quickly fried to crispy perfection.

    Delicious Fried Fish Fillets make a quick and easy meal with zesty crispy comfort.

    fried fish fillets on a plate

    I am not a big fan of frying. So, when my little brother, the chef, came for a visit and asked what I wanted him to make for us for dinner I readily agreed to fried catfish.

    Use whatever type of fish you prefer: catfish, cod, tilapia and red snapper are particularly delicious.

    It isn't hard to make at all and doesn't use as much oil as you would think. You only need to fill a frying pan about ½ inch high of oil. And when the oil cools completely you can save it to reuse for frying other meals. I store mine in a glass jar.

    What to Serve with Fried Fish Fillets

    Sauces: fried fish is tasty on it's own, but I am not one to say no to a delicious dipping sauce. Here are some of our favorites:

    • Remoulade Sauce
    • Citrus Pepper Sauce
    • Spicy Garlic Ginger Sauce
    • Creamy Feta Sauce

    Side Dishes: My brother served it with the Kohlrabi Slaw (you can use cabbage instead), but these other sides would also compliment the fish as well.

    • Southern Style Kohlrabi Slaw (creamy)
    • Carolina Slaw (vinegar based)
    • Creamy Red Potato Salad
    • Cajun Potato Salad

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    Fried Fish Fillets

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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 4-ounce fish fillets (such as catfish, cod, tilapia)
    • ¾ cup cornmeal
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ olive oil and ½ vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, paprika and peppers in plate or shallow dish. Dredge fish on both sides in cornmeal and flour mixture.
    • Heat skillet on medium heat. Add oils to about ½ inch. Place fish fillets and cook about 3 minutes each side until thoroughly cooked.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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