Twice-Fried Fish

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

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the lemon juice, buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Place the fish fillets in the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder.
4. Remove the fish fillets from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
5. Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating to the fish.
6. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to about 375°F (190°C).
7. 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.
8. Remove the fried fish fillets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
9. Once all the fish fillets are fried, increase the oil temperature to 400°F (200°C).
10. 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.
11. Remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
12. Serve the twice-fried fish hot with homemade tartar sauce and a side of crispy fries.

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