How To Cook The PERFECT Fish | Crispy Fried Fish Recipe

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while pollock is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients and fiber.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

Clean and wash the whole croaker fish in lemon juice and let it sit in lemon juice for a few minutes.

In a bowl, combine yellow cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, mixing well.

In another bowl, beat together 2 eggs and add heavy cream, thinning with a couple of tablespoons of water if necessary, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Remove the fish from the lemon juice, pouring off the juice without rinsing the fish, and season the fish with salt and pepper.

Coat the fish in the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated on all sides, then shake off excess egg.

Coat the fish in the seasoned cornmeal, making sure to sprinkle some cornmeal inside the fish as well.

Heat shortening in a skillet to 350°F, using a thermometer to check the temperature.

Carefully place the fish in the hot shortening, laying it away from you to avoid splatter.

Fry the fish for 5 to 7 minutes on one side until crispy, then flip and fry for another 5 to 7 minutes on the other side until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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