Description
Fish Fried The Southern Way is a deliciously crispy dish that transforms simple white fish fillets into a golden, crunchy delight bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees satisfaction at the dinner table. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll be serving up restaurant-quality fried fish right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Marinate the fish by soaking the fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry the fillets in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (113g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular flour. Letting the coated fish rest for a few minutes before frying helps the breading adhere better.