chicken fried fish

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on May 20, 2015

This fish is so crispy and so delicious, my family only likes it made this way from now on... I like to serve it with Asian coleslaw and herb tartar sauce.This fish is wonderful in a taco shell or burger bun too... http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-vegetable/vanilla-ginger-cole-slaw.html?p=9 This is a great sauce: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/erin-sauce.html?p=32

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BUTTERMILK MARINADE
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
  • FISH AND FRYING
  • 4 medium -7 oz. each fish fillets cod, trout,or white,etc.
  • - sea salt and white pepper
  • - flour for dredging
  • - peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying

How To Make chicken fried fish

  • Step 1
    Buttermilk marinade; Combine all the marinade ingredients in a baking dish; whisk ingredients well.
  • Step 2
    Lay the fillets in the marinade, making sure the fish is completely covered. Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
  • Step 3
    Frying; When ready to fry, remove fish from marinade and season them with the salt and pepper. Dredge fish well with the flour.
  • Step 4
    Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet or other non stick heavy pan, until very hot, but not smoking. Fry fish in batches for about 1 1/2 minutes on one side, then turn and fry for another 45 seconds. The crust should be golden..Serve with herb tartar sauce.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: Southern

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