Crispy Cornmeal Fried Fish

Crispy Cornmeal Fried Fish 🐟

Southern-style fillets in a crackly cornmeal crust, fried golden and served with hot sauce.

30 min · Beginner · 480 cal · 32g protein · $2.80/serving · American

30minutes
4servings
480calories
32gprotein
$2.80per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lb tilapia
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon
  • hot sauce to serve

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the fillets into large strips and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Beat the eggs in one shallow dish and mix the cornmeal, flour, paprika, cayenne, and salt in another.

  3. 3

    Dip each piece in egg, then press firmly into the cornmeal mixture.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep 12-inch skillet.

  5. 5

    Fry the fish in two batches, 3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.

  6. 6

    Drain on a rack, sprinkle with salt, and serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

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