Classic Fried Fish

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Classic Fried Fish

Try the classic recipe that started it all! Made with America’s #1 Fish Fry – our iconic blue bag of Seasoned Fish Fry Breading Mix – it’s a true original! Crispy, flavorful, and oh-so delicious. Bring it to the next level by dipping it in our Tartar Sauce, Remoulade Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, and Cravin’ Cajun Hot Sauce.

Ingredients

1 bag of Louisiana Fish Fry Products Seasoned Fish Fry Coating Mix, 10 oz.
Ice cold water
Vegetable or canola oil
3-4 lbs. of fresh catfish, trout or tilapia

Optional Ingredients

Lemon wedges
Fresh sliced Vidalia onions
Louisiana Fish Fry Products Remoulade Sauce, Cocktail Sauce or Cravin' Cajun Hot Sauce for dipping

Directions

Rinse fish well in ice cold water. Shake off excess water.
Pour Seasoned Fish Fry into a shallow dish and firmly press fish into the Seafood Breading Mix until completely coated.
Deep fry fish at 350°F until golden brown and internal temperature is 145°F. Serve with sauces of your choice, lemon wedges, and fresh Vidalia onions for the perfect fish fry spread. Enjoy!

Recipe Products

Seasoned Fish Fry 10 oz

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Tartar Sauce 10.5 oz

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