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Fried Fish

This easy fried fish recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • pound fish fillets such as haddock, tilapia, or cod
  • Oil for deep frying
  • /4 teaspoon paprika
  • /2 cup flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Optional: tartar sauce, homemade rémoulade sauce or lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Pour 1 inch of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat to 375 F.
  3. Combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or deep plate and mix.
  4. Dip a fish fillet or two into the flour mixture. Make sure they are completely coated on all sides and gently shake off any excess. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
  5. Working in batches, fry the fish in the hot oil for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove and set on a cooling rack to let drain or on a platter lined with newspaper or paper towel.
  6. Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or homemade rémoulade sauce. Enjoy.