Best 7 Fish Fry Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? If so, then it's time to discover the art of cooking fish fry, a beloved dish that has captured the hearts and palates of seafood enthusiasts worldwide. In this ultimate guide, we will take you on a journey through the diverse world of fish fry recipes, revealing the secrets to achieving that perfect golden-brown crust and tender, flaky fish that will make your taste buds sing. From classic Southern-style fish fry to international variations with exotic spices and flavors, we have curated a collection of recipes that will cater to every palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, this comprehensive article will provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a fish fry that will be the star of your next gathering or a delightful meal to be savored in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FISH FRY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh cod
Salt and pepper
1 /2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cold water, a splash
2 cups plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, a few pinches
Wedged lemons and malt vinegar for topping

Steps:

  • Pour 2-inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Place skillet over large burner and heat oil over medium high heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, drop in 1-inch cube of white bread. The bread should brown in a 40 count.
  • Cut cod into 4 servings, 6 to 8-ounce portions and season with salt and pepper. Place a couple of scoops of flour in a pie tin. Combine egg and water in second tin. Season plain bread crumbs and mustard and cayenne in the third tin. Coat fish in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs. Gently set coated fish into hot oil and fry 5 minutes on each side until medium golden brown in color.
  • When the fish is evenly golden all over, remove and drain on brown paper sacks.
  • Suggested: 3 disposable pie tins .

LOUISIANA FISH FRY (CAJUN)



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My sister-in-law lives in northern Louisiana, near Haughton. I go hunting with her husband every year. While there, they will always do up a mess of fish (pearch, brim, catfish, what ever is on hand). This is their sure-fire recipe for one heck of a fish fry.

Provided by Pokey in San Antonio

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 lbs fresh water fish fillets
3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons Tony Chachere's Seasoning
2 (10 ounce) packages cornmeal (Louisiana Fish Fry)
3 cups crackers (crumbled)
5 green onions (chopped)
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cajun mustard
6 ears fresh corn (cut into thirds)
1 (10 ounce) package cornmeal (Louisiana Fish Fry)

Steps:

  • For the fish: Smear a light coating of Tabasco over the filets. Season with Tony's, then coat with Louisiana Fish Fry (or other seasoned corn meal), and place in freezer until ready to fry up. Note: You don't want the fish frozen, but very cold.
  • Deep fry in hot oil. My brother in law cooks the fish out on the deck, using a liquid propane burner and a cast iron Dutch oven. He drops an unlit kitchen match in the oil. When it ignites, the oil is ready. That's around 325-350 degrees if you want to use a thermometer. Drop a few pieces of fish in at a time. Remove when golden brown and drop into a brown paper bag to drain and keep warm until all the fish is done.
  • For the Hush Puppies: Crumble 1 1/2 sleeves of crackers by placing them in a zip lock bag and rolling with a rolling pin. Combine with remaining ingredients. Using two spoons, form into oval (foot ball shaped) balls.
  • Drop into hot oil and cook until golden brown. Turning occasionally.
  • For the Corn: Lightly coat each piece with the mustard. Coat with the fish fry, and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.1, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 556.6, Carbohydrate 79, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 61.2

CRAPPIE FISH FRY



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For those of you living in the Midwest and lucky enough to snag those delicious crappie fish, here's a recipe that will do justice to those wonderful little fellas!

Provided by Judikins

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb crappie fillets, cut into fingerlike strips
12 ounces ale or 12 ounces any full-bodied beer
1 1/2 cups cornflour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
fresh peanut oil or canola oil

Steps:

  • Empty beer into a large bowl.
  • Add the corn flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne to the bowl and whisk until you have light and frothy batter.
  • Refrigerate for a least an hour but up to five days.
  • In a deep fryer or deep skillet, heat at least 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess; then dip them in the beer batter, coating them well.
  • Fry in oil until perfectly golden and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce and hot sauce. Yum-yum! Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

BISQUICK BEER-BATTER FISH FRY



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Make and share this Bisquick Beer-Batter Fish Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Bisquick
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces beer
2 lbs fish fillets
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients; add beer to get a sticky consistency for dipping.
  • Salt fish; dip in batter.
  • Deep fry until fish is golden brown.
  • Note: a thicker cut of fish would be more suitable for this recipe such as Snapper, Walleye White Bass White Perch etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 125.3, Sodium 1087.4, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 55.4

CRISPY OVEN FISH FRY WITH MUSHY PEAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 tablespoons butter
3 cups panko crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) or Szeged Fish spice, a palmful
1 tablespoon granulated onion, a palmful
1 tablespoon granulated garlic, a palmful
1 lemon or lime, zested
A couple tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
A couple tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 1/2 to 2 pounds cod, cut from the thickest part of fillets shaped into 8 rectangular batons
Salt
2 extra-large egg whites, beaten to frothy
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
1 cup packed fresh mint
3 cups freshly shelled peas or frozen and defrosted organic peas, patted dry
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock-in-a-box
Freshly ground black pepper
Malt vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange a baking rack over the top of a baking sheet.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat in small pot. Put the bread crumbs in a shallow dish and douse with the melted butter and toss to combine. Season with seafood seasoning, granulated onion powder, granulated garlic, citrus zest, thyme and chives.
  • Clean and pat the fish dry, then season with salt, to taste. Coat the fish in egg whites, then gently press them into the bread crumbs to coat evenly, then arrange them on the baking rack. Bake on center rack of the oven until the fish is white and flaky and the crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the parsley and mint to a food processor and pulse to finely chop, then scrape into a bowl and set aside. Return the base to the processor; do not rinse the base. Add the peas and pulse until very finely chopped.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, and the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 5 minutes, then add the stock and peas and bring to a bubble over medium-high heat. Cook the fresh peas for about 10 minutes, and about 6 to 7 minutes, if using frozen defrosted peas. When most of the liquid has evaporated, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the herbs. Remove from the heat.
  • Spoon pools of not-so-mushy peas onto each dinner plate and top with crispy fish batons. Douse the fish with lots of malt vinegar and enjoy!

FISH FRY AND CHIPS



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This is so good you don't need to wait for friday fish fry's or lent! Originally found this recipe in one of Barefoot Contessa's cookbooks. Only one I use now!

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs fresh cod or 3 lbs haddock, thick ones,cut into 3 inch length
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup water
4 large baking potatoes, unpeeled
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf

Steps:

  • Lay cod fillets on cutting board and cut into 3" pieces.
  • Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoons pepper.
  • Whisk in water (add more if batter seems too thick), and 2 eggs.
  • Pour 1/2" oil into a large fry pan and heat to about 360 degrees.
  • Dip each fillet into batter, dripping off extra.
  • Place into pan and do in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  • Fry about 2-3 minutes on each side-will be lightly golden brown.
  • Remove to paper towel to dry.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hoth with"chips" (fries).
  • For chips, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Scrub potatoes and cut them in half lenthwise.
  • Then cut each into fourths lengthwise.
  • Place potatoes on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
  • Toss all to coat well and in a single layer with cut sude down bake 35-40 minutes turning after 20 minutes.
  • Bake till lightly browned, crisp outside and tender inside.
  • When preparing-do chips first.

FISH FRY BAKE



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My mother-in-law passed on this recipe - it's one of my husband's favorites! Delicious and easy, plus kids should like it too!

Provided by JENNIFERVAN77

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) package breaded frozen fish sticks
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with fish sticks. Sprinkle fries in a layer over the fish. Mix together the cream of celery soup, milk, and mayonnaise; pour over the fish and fries.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 942.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish for your fry: For a crispy, flaky fry, choose a firm-fleshed fish like cod, haddock, or halibut. If you prefer a more tender fry, go for a fish with a softer flesh, such as tilapia or catfish.
  • Use a light breading: A thick breading will make your fish greasy and heavy. Instead, use a light coating of flour, cornmeal, or breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the fish in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you drop the fish in. This will help create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the fish will not cook evenly. Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Fried fish is best served hot and crispy. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as tartar sauce, coleslaw, or french fries.

Conclusion:

With these tips, you can make a delicious fish fry that everyone will love. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, these recipes will help you create a perfect fish fry. So next time you are craving some crispy, flaky fried fish, give one of these recipes a try.

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