Delicious Corn-Crusted Red Fish Recipe

This corn-crusted red fish recipe is a perfect blend of crispy cornmeal crust and tender, flavorful red fish. The fish is seasoned with a blend of spices and coated in a mixture of cornmeal and breadcrumbs to create a crunchy exterior. It is then pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a delicious and satisfying dish. Serve this corn-crusted red fish with a side of tartar sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a truly memorable meal.

Ingredients

• 4 red fish fillets
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Tartar sauce, for serving
• Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
3. Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
4. Coat the fish fillets in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the coated fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
7. Transfer the cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
8. Serve the corn-crusted red fish with tartar sauce and fresh lemon wedges.

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