Enjoy the crispy and flavorful twice-fried fish at home with this easy and delicious recipe. The fish is first marinated in a tangy mixture, then coated with a seasoned batter, and finally fried twice to perfection. Serve it with homemade tartar sauce and a side of crispy fries for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a shallow dish, mix together the lemon juice, buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the fish fillets in the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder.
- Remove the fish fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating to the fish.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to about 375°F (190°C).
- Gently place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried fish fillets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Once all the fish fillets are fried, increase the oil temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Return the fish fillets to the hot oil and fry for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they become extra crispy.
- Remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the twice-fried fish hot with homemade tartar sauce and a side of crispy fries.
