Cornmeal-Fried Fillets Recipe

Name: Cornmeal-Fried Fillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup flour; ½ cup yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon bay leaf powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 12 lbs fish fillets; ½ cup grapeseed oil or ½ cup peanut oil, for frying (approximately); 3 tablespoons minced green onions, for garnish; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of, for garnish; lemon wedge, for accompaniment; bottled tartar sauce, for accompaniment

Servings: persons

½ cup flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon bay leaf powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 12 lbs fish fillets
½ cup grapeseed oil or ½ cup peanut oil, for frying (approximately)
3 tablespoons minced green onions, for garnish
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of, for garnish
lemon wedge, for accompaniment
bottled tartar sauce, for accompaniment

1
Stir together flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, black pepper, bay leaves and salt.
2
Place dry ingredients on a plate or sheet of waxed paper.
3
Dip fish in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
4
Transfer floured fillets to a clean plate.
5
In a large, heavy skillet or two medium-sized skillets, heat the oil over moderate heat.
6
Fry fish, turning once, until golden on both sides.
7
Transfer fried fish to paper towels to drain briefly.
8
Garnish with a sprinkling of green onion and lemon zest, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup flour, ½ cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal-Fried Fillets 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.

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Cornmeal-Fried Fillets

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