Crispy and flavorful fried fish inspired by the New England region

Enjoy a taste of the New England region with this simple and tasty fried fish recipe. The fish is coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and delightful dish. Serve it with tartar sauce and a side of fries for a classic seafood meal that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to indulge in this delicious seafood delight!

Ingredients

• 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. In another dish, whisk together the milk and egg.
3. Dip the fish fillets into the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Next, dip the coated fish fillets into the milk and egg mixture.
5. Return the fish fillets to the flour mixture, coating them again to ensure a crispy coating.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
7. Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
8. Fry the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove the fried fish from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Serve the New England fried fish hot with tartar sauce and your favorite sides.

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