Fish Fry Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh cod; Salt and pepper; 1 /2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons cold water, a splash; 2 cups plain bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, a few pinches; Suggested: 3 disposable pie tins; Wedged lemons and malt vinegar for topping

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh cod
Salt and pepper
1 /2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cold water, a splash
2 cups plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, a few pinches
Suggested: 3 disposable pie tins
Wedged lemons and malt vinegar for topping

1
Pour 2-inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet.
2
Place skillet over large burner and heat oil over medium high heat.
3
To check if the oil is hot enough, drop in 1-inch cube of white bread.
4
The bread should brown in a 40 count.
5
Cut cod into 4 servings, 6 to 8-ounce portions and season with salt and pepper.
6
Place a couple of scoops of flour in a pie tin.
7
Combine egg and water in second tin.
8
Season plain bread crumbs and mustard and cayenne in the third tin.
9
Coat fish in flour, then egg, and then bread crumbs.
10
Gently set coated fish into hot oil and fry 5 minutes on each side until medium golden brown in color.
11
When the fish is evenly golden all over, remove and drain on brown paper sacks.

163

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh cod, Salt and pepper, 1 /2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour, and more.

Yes, Fish Fry 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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