Cajun Fish Fry

Deliciously crispy outside and soft and tender inside this Cajun fish fry is the best fried fish you'll ever make. A fish fry is something of an art and Cajuns sure know how to cook.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time19

Servings:

Cuisine: Southern Food

Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

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Ingredients

½ Gallon Vegetable Oil
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Cups Cornmeal
2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
½ Cups Yellow Mustard
2 Pounds White Fish Fillets like bass

Instructions

Heat oil to 350°F.
½ Gallon Vegetable Oil
Mix all ingredients in a large resealable bag.
2 Cups All Purpose Flour, 2 Cups Cornmeal, 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder, 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder, 3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
Add mustard to another resealable bag.
½ Cups Yellow Mustard
Drop your fish into the mustard mixture and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
2 Pounds White Fish Fillets
When you're ready to fry, (the temperature of the oil should be 350°F) take some of the fish out of the mustard and drop into the fish fry mixture, to coat completely.
Drop into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on some paper towels.
½ Gallon Vegetable Oil
Rrepeat with the remaining fish.

Storage Instructions

Once cooled completely store in an airtight container lined with paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

The longer the fish can sit in the mustard, the better. Allow to sit up to an hour at room temperature.

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