Friday Fried Fish

Even though baked is "healthier," this dish is really, really good. I like to serve it with hush puppies, fried potatoes, and cole slaw.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 543

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 fillets of white fish (I prefer tilapia)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ cup canola or safflower oil (or olive oil)
1 ½ teaspoon Kosher or Sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
oil for frying (canola or olive)

Method

Cut the fish in chunks.
In a deep frying pan or a dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.
Mix together 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. This is to dredge the fish before putting it in the batter. I use a pie plate.
In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, the milk, ¼ cup oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and the egg.
Dredge the fish in the flour mixture.
Dip in the batter.
Gently place in the hot oil.
This will cook very quickly (2-3 minutes). As soon as it's brown, turn over and let the other side cook.
When both sides are golden brown, drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 40gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1004mgPotassium: 877mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Olive oil is always a healthier choice.

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