Simple New England Fried Fish Recipes

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
• Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
• Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

SIMPLE NEW ENGLAND FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Stir egg whites and water together with a fork in a wide, shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, flour, and pepper together with a fork on a plate.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dip each flounder fillet into the egg white mixture and press into the cornmeal mixture to coat completely. Gently toss between your hands so any cornmeal that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place fish onto a plate while preparing the rest of the fillets; do not stack.
• Carefully put fish into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain fillets on a plate lined with paper towel; season with salt.

NEW ENGLAND BAKED HADDOCK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Put a spoonful of the melted butter in a baking sheet or dish and spread to coat the bottom.
• Combine the bread crumbs (1 cup) with the rest of the 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Salt and pepper both sides of the fish liberally (I used about 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper), and lay in the buttered baking dish.
• Spread bread crumbs - all of them - evenly over the top of the fish. I use my hands to sprinkle it on (it won't really stick like traditional breading - it's more like a topping).
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked thoroughly (and flakes easily).
• Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and a garnish of fresh parsley, if desired.

NEW ENGLAND STYLE SIMPLE FRIED FISH

Steps:

• 1. In lg bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt & pepper. Stir in milk and egg. Stir until smooth. Let stand 20 minutes.
• 2. Heat a good amount of oil in lg deep skillet over med-high heat, until hot. Dredge fish fillets in batter, one piece at a time. Place fillets in oil.
• 3. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

SIMPLE NEW ENGLAND FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Stir egg whites and water together with a fork in a wide, shallow bowl. Mix cornmeal, flour, and pepper together with a fork on a plate.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dip each flounder fillet into the egg white mixture and press into the cornmeal mixture to coat completely. Gently toss between your hands so any cornmeal that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place fish onto a plate while preparing the rest of the fillets; do not stack.
• Carefully put fish into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain fillets on a plate lined with paper towel; season with salt.