Fried Fish Filets Catfish Talapia Food

FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan, heat warming oven: In a heavy frying pan (I prefer to use cast iron), pour enough oil to come 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the pan on medium-high. Heat your oven to 200°F and lay a cookie sheet inside. Place a wire rack on top of the cookie sheet.
• Mix together cornmeal, flour, spices for dredging: Mix the cornmeal, flour and spices together. (Or you can substitute your favorite seasoning instead.) Place in a shallow dish for dredging.

FRIED FISH FILETS - CATFISH, TALAPIA

Steps:

• Combine breading ingredients in gallon size ziplock bag. Shake to mix together well.
• Melt shortening or oil in skillet until hot.
• Place filets in milk. Remove and salt both sides, according to taste.
• Place 2-3 filets in bag and shake until coated. Remove from bag and dip again in milk.
• Place fish in ziplock bag for a second coating. Repeat this process for remaining pieces.
• Fry 3 pieces of fish in hot oil (iron skillet) for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until done and golden brown. Repeat with remaining filets.

EASY PAN-FRIED FISH FILLET

Steps:

• Wash fish fillets under running cold water and dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt on both sides.
• Combine flour and Chinese five-spice powder in a shallow bowl. Dip fish fillets into the flour mixture so they are covered on both sides.
• Heat canola and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish to hot oil and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.

PAN FRIED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a shallow baking dish combine flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the tilapia and lightly coat each side.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess seasoned flour and place in the skillet. Brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place tilapia on a baking sheet that is lined with a paper grocery bag or paper towels and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce.
• Turn down the heat to the pan the tilapia was cooked to low and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic, lemon juice and parsley and saute for 2 minutes. Place the fillets on serving plates or a platter, top with the sauce and serve.

LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA (OR CATFISH)

Steps:

• In a shallow dish combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, salt, and lemon pepper until well combined.
• Place the eggs in a shallow dish.
• Dip fish fillets into the eggs then dredge in the flour/cornmeal mixture until well coated.
• Heat butter with oil in a large skillet.
• Add in the fillets and fry until brown on both sides.
• Place the fish on a serving platter and top each fillet with 2 to 3 lemon slices if desired.
• Delicious!

PAN FRIED SEASONED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Thaw frozen fillets in the package, in a bowl of warm water or sink for approx 10 minute Meanwhile combine spices in a bowl. Dip thawed Tilapia in spices and pan fry in butter on medium for approx 5 min each side. Enjoy!