Description
Fish Fried The Southern Way is a mouthwatering dish that embodies the spirit of Southern cuisine. With its crispy, golden crust enveloping tender, flaky fish, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. The rich aroma of spices fills your kitchen, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Get ready to savor every bite and create unforgettable moments with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak fish fillets in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Remove fish from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the dry mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg