Cornmeal Recipe for Fish
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Prep:
5 min. -
Cook:
6 min. -
Serves:
2-3
Recipes
Recipe tags: breading-batter mix, easy difficulty, dinner, deepfry
Ingredients
Pan Frying
| ½ cup | Shore Lunch Cornmeal Recipe Fish Breading Mix |
| 1 lb | Fish fillets, thawed |
| 1 | Egg, beaten or ¼ cup of milk (optional) |
| Cooking oil, enough to cover fish as specified |
Directions
Directions for Pan Frying
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1
Cut fillets into 4” pieces and pat dry.
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2
Pour oil into a large skillet and preheat oil to 350°F. Use a thermometer to ensure that the oil reaches 350°F.
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3
Place dry batter mix and egg or milk into separate shallow bowls.
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4
For best results, moisten fish pieces in egg or milk and immediately dredge in breading mix, pressing to coat all sides thoroughly.
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5
Carefully place fish pieces in preheated oil. Oil should cover fish pieces about halfway. Avoid overcrowding.
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6
Fry each side until done, about 2-3 minutes, turning once. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
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7
Remove cooked fish pieces from oil and drain on paper towels. For the crispiest texture, let fish stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Directions for Deep Frying
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1
Pour oil into a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to a depth that allows fish pieces to float while cooking. Dutch oven or deep fryer should be no more than 1/3 full of oil. Heat oil to 375°F.
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2
Prepare fish as directed above and fry until done, about 3-5 minutes. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
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3
Drain on paper towels and let fish stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Note: 1 (9-ounce) box of Shore Lunch Fish Breading Mix, Cornmeal Recipe coats about 5 pounds of fish. Use 4 eggs, beaten or 1 cup of milk when using the entire box. Recipe Variations/Tips: Fiery Fish: For extra spicy flavor, add 1 teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper to 1 box of breading mix. Prepare as directed above. Serve with seasoned potatoes or seasoned fries. Chicken or Pork Breading: Substitute 1 whole cut up chicken or 5 pounds of pork chops for fish and prepare as directed above (use 1 box of breading). Adjust frying time to ensure proper doneness.