Fried Fish
Fried fish prepared with a crispy seasoned coating and shallow fried in oil.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| White Fish Fillets | 800 | Grams |
| All Purpose Flour | 1 | Cup |
| Cornstarch | 0.5 | Cup |
| Baking Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt | 2 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| Paprika | 1 | Tsp |
| Garlic Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Eggs | 2 | Count |
| Whole Milk | 0.5 | Cup |
| Vegetable Oil | 500 | Milliliters |
| Lemon | 1 | Count |
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and whole milk until well combined.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dip each fish fillet into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture for a second coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fried fish from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried fish hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Prep
- Thaw fish fillets if frozen, at least 2 hours before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
Deep Frying Thermometer
