FRIED FISH (Bonnie's for sole, catfish or talapia)

By Bonnie ^O^
@Utahn

I had a request from a member for a simple and easy recipe for fried fish. If you like crisp, crunchy fish, then this recipe is for you. I use this for sole, catfish or talapia. This is the recipe that I use all the time. My family loves it, and I have tried other batter recipes, but I keep coming back to this tried and true old favorite. I hope you enjoy it!

This humble recipe is my own and so is the photo.

Rating:

★★★★★ 5 votes

Comments:

63 Comments

Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

: note: you can use this recipe for catfish, sole or talapia!
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4 to 6: fish filets, rinsed and blotted with paper towels.
: enough corn oil to fry the fish--don't substitute the oil!
1: cup white cornmeal
1: tablespoon black pepper
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: i have a fresh tartar sauce recipe posted on this site!

How to Make FRIED FISH (Bonnie's for sole, catfish or talapia)

Step-by-Step

1I use an electric skillet, but you can use a non-stick skillet. Pour in about 1/4 inch corn oil in the skillet over medium heat, or if using an electric skillet set it at 350 degrees, add a few drops of water and wait for it to sizzle and pop. When it starts to popping, it is hot enough to add the breaded fish.
2Combine the 1 cup of cornmeal and the 1 tablespoon of black pepper in a shallow pie plate. Dredge the prepared filets in the mixture on both sides of the fish and carefully put into the hot corn oil.
3Fry until nice and golden brown on both sides. Remove to a platter, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
4Cook's tip: I like to buy frozen filets for convenience, but fresh catfish, sole or talapia filets will work, too. I serve this with my Best Oven Baked Fries and Potato Wedges, and my Simple Romaine and Lettuce Salad, also on this site. Enjoy!