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Cornmeal Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe
This classic Southern fried fish recipe doesn't need any buttermilk or batter. Simply coat your favorite white fish in a flavorful cornmeal seasoning and fry golden in under 10 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Fish Fry Seasoning –
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free baking mix
- 1 ½ teaspoon celery salt or plain salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Cornmeal Fried Fish –
- 1 ½ pounds cod grouper, catfish (about 6 fillets)
- 12 ounces cold water or beer
- High heat cooking oil vegetable, peanut, canola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F to act as a warmer. Set out two mixing bowls and a paper towel lined sheet pan. Set a large deep cast iron skillet on the stovetop. Pour cooking oil into the skillet, filling up to 1 inch. Turn the heat to medium.
- In one mixing bowl or shallow pan, combine the cornmeal, flour, herbs, and spices. Mix well.
- In the second bowl, pour in very cold water or a light crisp beer. (Water for GF.) Place the fish fillets in the cold water.
- When the oil in the skillet is hot, take one fillet out of the liquid at a time. Dredge the fillet in the Fish Fry Seasoning, and gently lower into the hot oil. Repeat 2-4 times until the skillet is full.
- Fry the fish 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Thin fillets will only need 2 minutes per side, while thicker fillets will need up to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with a second batch, if needed.
- Place the fried fillets on the prepared pan and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining fish fillets.
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Notes
- This can easily be made GF by using gluten free baking mix instead of flour. Quickie Swap! Mix the cornmeal and flour with approximately 5 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning.
- This can easily be made GF by using gluten free baking mix instead of flour. Quickie Swap! Mix the cornmeal and flour with approximately 5 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning.
- Cornmeal crusted fish is best when enjoyed freshly fried. However, leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Seal in an airtight container, like a zipper bag, to keep the fish fresh and your fridge from smelling like, well, fried fish.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350 degrees F oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping the fish over halfway through the time.
- For the crunchiest fillets I recommend air frying leftovers: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, then cook for 5-6 minutes until hot and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.