Fried Fish Recipes

FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy pot (preferably cast iron) to 365 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Gently whisk in club soda; do not overmix (there may be some lumps). Let stand 15 minutes.
• Pat fish very dry; season with salt and pepper. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip fish in batter, then transfer directly to hot oil with tongs. Cook until crisp and golden brown all over, about 3 minutes. (Be sure to keep oil temperature between 345 degrees and 365 degrees.) Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve fish hot on rolls, with tomatoes, pickles, chips, and tartar sauce, and lemon wedges alongside.

FISH FRY RECIPE (PAN FRIED CRISPY FISH)

Steps:

• Add the following ingredients to a plate. - salt, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder and lemon juice.
• Mix all of these together to make a paste. Taste the marinade and adjust salt or spice as needed.
• Rinse the fish fillets thoroughly. If using a fish like salmon, make slits on the fillet.
• Apply this marinade to the fish pieces. If needed add 1 tsp of water to apply the paste well. Set this aside.
• Add flour, salt, red chili powder and curry leaves. Mix all of these. Taste this and adjust salt or spice as needed.
• Place the fish in flour mixture. Make sure flour coats well on to the fish on both the sides. Fish looks floury at this stage. Set this aside till the dry flour turns moist.
• The moisture in the fish makes the flour damp and it sticks well to the fish. This takes around 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat a griddle, pan or tawa. Add 2 tbsp oil and spread it well.
• Heat it on a low flame. Fry the fish fillets till crusty on both the sides.
• Be gentle while flipping the fish otherwise the masala comes out.
• Fish can be pan fried or shallow fried both yield almost the same result.
• Garnish fish fry with sliced onion and grated carrot. Serve with a meal or as an appetizer.
• After the second marination, Gently brush a generous amount of oil over the fillet. heat the oven at 170 C for 15 minutes and grill for about 25 minutes. You may need to grill for more or long depending on the thickness of the fillet or the variety of fish.

BATTER-FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.

MOM'S FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Place eggs and cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets into eggs, then coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.

CRISPY FRIED FISH

Steps:

• In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoned salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs and beer with whisk. Place bread crumbs in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
• In electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches oil to 350°F. Coat both sides of fish fillets with flour mixture, then dip in beer mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely.
• Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

PERFECT FRIED COD RECIPE

Steps:

• Turn oven to warm setting (170 degrees or lowest it will go). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and set aside.
• Set up an assembly line: place flour on one plate, eggs in a bowl and combine panko, salt and garlic together on another plate.
• Dredge fish in flour, dip in egg and then press into panko to coat. Repeat until all fish is coated.
• In a large pot, heat 1 - 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Fry fish in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Place cooked fish on the cooling rack in the oven to keep warm until all fish is cooked. Serve immediately.

PAN FRIED FISH- GRANDMA STYLE

Steps:

• Pat dry the fish with paper towels, especially if you use fish that was frozen.
• Place the flour on a large plate and add salt and pepper to your taste. Mix well.
• Pour approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet and set the skillet on the stove on medium high heat.
• Cover each piece of fish with the flour and shake well to remove excess.
• Make sure the oil is hot. The fish should sizzle when touches the oil.
• Gently set coated fish in your skillet and fry it for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• When the fish is done remove and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Add beer and stir. Let rest for 10 minutes. Dredge fish through mixture.
• Preheat a deep-fryer or a deep pot filled halfway with oil to 350 degrees F. Gently immerse the fish in the oil, making sure it is fully submerged and deep-fry until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes, turning to ensure even browning.

FISH FRY

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 .