Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for making fish fry:
Ingredients:
- 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or catfish)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional, for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Fish:
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare the Coating:
- In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal (if using), paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, beat the egg with the milk.
3. Coat the Fish:
- Dip each fish fillet into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Then, coat the fish fillet with the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Place the coated fillets on a plate and let them rest for a few minutes to set the coating.
4. Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking. You can test the oil's readiness by adding a small piece of bread; it should sizzle and turn golden brown quickly.
5. Fry the Fish:
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil. Be cautious not to overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- Fry the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until it's golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spatula to remove the fried fish and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Serve:
- Serve the fish fry hot, garnished with lemon wedges.
- You can accompany it with tartar sauce, coleslaw, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your crispy and delicious homemade fish fry! Adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper in the coating mixture.