Crispy Cornmeal Fried Fish
Southern-style fillets in a crackly cornmeal crust, fried golden and served with hot sauce.
30minutes
4servings
480calories
32gprotein
$2.80per serving
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lb tilapia
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 lemon
- hot sauce to serve
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut the fillets into large strips and pat dry.
- 2
Beat the eggs in one shallow dish and mix the cornmeal, flour, paprika, cayenne, and salt in another.
- 3
Dip each piece in egg, then press firmly into the cornmeal mixture.
- 4
Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep 12-inch skillet.
- 5
Fry the fish in two batches, 3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- 6
Drain on a rack, sprinkle with salt, and serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.
