What could be better than a day of fishing and coming home to fry up a true Southern meal featuring the catch of the day? Deep frying gives your fresh fish its best taste with a soft, white flesh and a crispy outer shell.
Most of us who grew up in the South remember large family gatherings, out on a beautiful sunny day, and gathering around the picnic table for a fish fry. Those make for some of our best memories.
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Now, as a newer generation, it’s our turn to create memories for own families. With that in mind, here are 7 of the best Southern deep-fried fish recipes that you’ll go crazy for, and your family will too. Don't forget to brew a pitcher of iced tea to water it all down.
1. Southern fish fry (h/t Creole Contessa)
The Creole Contessa fries up fish the way I like it – with lots of yellow mustard, cornmeal, and hot sauce in tow. This Creole chef is not the Barefoot Contessa. She’s in a whole other league. And, as the Creole Contessa says along with so many of us here in Louisiana, “Let the good times roll!”
The Creole Contessa fries up fish the way I like it – with lots of yellow mustard, cornmeal, and hot sauce in tow. This Creole chef is not the Barefoot Contessa. She’s in a whole other league. And, as the Creole Contessa says along with so many of us here in Louisiana, “Let the good times roll!”
2. Southern fried catfish (h/t African Bites)
Here’s a finger-licking recipe that’ll get those taste buds sizzling. Fresh catfish fillets are dipped in buttermilk and rolled in a seasoned cornbread mixture. There’s no flour in the batter. Just pure perfection!
Here’s a finger-licking recipe that’ll get those taste buds sizzling. Fresh catfish fillets are dipped in buttermilk and rolled in a seasoned cornbread mixture. There’s no flour in the batter. Just pure perfection!
3. Deep fried cod (h/t Grandmother's Kitchen)
Fresh cod fillets and self-rising flour deliver simple goodness, deep fried in a pan.
Fresh cod fillets and self-rising flour deliver simple goodness, deep fried in a pan.
4. Creole mustard-battered tilapia (h/t Mccormick)
Tilapia steals the show here! Zatarain’s Creole mustard and fish fry mixture lend a helping hand.
Tilapia steals the show here! Zatarain’s Creole mustard and fish fry mixture lend a helping hand.
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5. Fish and chips (h/t Tide and Thyme)
Some of us in the South do love the British spin on fried fish – fish and chips. Beer battered fish is fried twice to offer up a smooth, fantastic tasting fish. Any flaky white fish will do here.
Some of us in the South do love the British spin on fried fish – fish and chips. Beer battered fish is fried twice to offer up a smooth, fantastic tasting fish. Any flaky white fish will do here.
6. New Orleans fried catfish (h/t Laura Fuentes)
Here in New Orleans, our life revolves around seafood, in particular, catfish. This fried catfish recipe will knock your socks off! I guarantee it!
Here in New Orleans, our life revolves around seafood, in particular, catfish. This fried catfish recipe will knock your socks off! I guarantee it!
7. Deep fried cornmeal crusted fried fish (The Wolfe Pit)
Don't have fresh fish available? Frozen whiting will do in a pinch. The video shows you how it's all done!
Don't have fresh fish available? Frozen whiting will do in a pinch. The video shows you how it's all done!
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