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Crispy Fish Fry

Cultural Context

The Crispy Fish Fry is a beloved dish in American cuisine, particularly in coastal regions where fresh fish is abundant. Traditionally, it is enjoyed at family gatherings and community events, often served with sides like coleslaw and fries. This dish has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations found in many cultures, each adding their unique twist to the batter and seasoning.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb whiting fish fillets
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
for garnish fresh parsley
for garnish fresh tomato
for garnish green leaf lettuce
4 slices Pepperidge Farm potato bread
1/2 cup tartar sauce
to taste hot sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Plain yogurt provides creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch makes for a lighter batter.

1

Thaw the whiting fish fillets and wash them with lemon, salt, and cold water, then pat dry.

2

Season the fish fillets with Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, letting the seasonings seep in for about 12 minutes.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

4

Coat the seasoned fish fillets in yellow cornmeal, ensuring even coverage including the skin.

5

Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil, skin side up, and flesh side down.

6

Fry the fish until golden brown, watching for a golden brown ring around the bottom side before flipping.

7

Wash the green leaf lettuce and slice the tomato, seasoning the tomato with salt and pepper.

8

Assemble the sandwich with potato bread, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, and hot sauce, adding the fried fish last.

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Equipment Needed

shallow dishesdeep fryer or large potslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fisheggsgluten

Also Known As

Fish FryFried FishCrispy Fried Fish

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