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Fried Fish Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds white fish fillets cod, catfish, or tilapia, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk, and in another shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  4. Dip each fish fillet first in the egg mixture, then in the flour-cornmeal mixture, then back in the egg, and finally back in the flour-cornmeal mixture for a double coating.
  5. Carefully place the coated fish in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid crowding, and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.