Cajun Fish Recipe

Name: Cajun Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 5 lb. whiting headless fish; 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt; 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. red pepper; 1 Tbsp. paprika; 2 eggs; 2 c. yellow corn meal; 1 c. milk; 3 c. Crisco; 1 c. flour (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Cut fins off thawed fish; split fish down stomach and remove bone.
2
Wash fish and drain.
3
Season fish with seasoned salt, black pepper, red pepper and paprika.
4
Let stand for 1 hour.
5
Heat Crisco in skillet.
6
Beat eggs in a bowl; pour milk into eggs slowly and beat.
7
Pour corn meal in separate bowl.
8
Dip fish into milk, egg wash and immediately roll fish in corn meal.
9
Place fish in hot oil.
10
Cover pan with lid and let fry until brown.
11
Turn onto the other side and brown.
12
Return fish to first side and remove lid. When fish is as crisp as desired, remove fish from skillet and drain on paper towel and serve with side dishes.

443

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 5 lb. whiting headless fish, 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt, 1 Tbsp. black pepper, 1 Tbsp. red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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