Favorite fish coating, or favorite fish recipes

[dan hufferd]

I like fried fish, and baked fish.

I like a cornmeal type coating but the box stuff is way too salty for me. I have tried to make my own but it seems to burn, or taste bland.

I am all ears, if you all would like to share.

Thanks

[Dutch]

When I fry fish I deep fry them.  I cut them up into chunks or strips and soak them in a mixture of milk, egg, and mustard.  When the oil is hot I drop them into a gallon zip lock bag that has yellow cornmeal in it.  I wallow them around till all are coated then put them in the fryer.  When using a large fryer I take them out as soon as they float.  In the Fry Daddy I watch them and pull them out as soon as they are a golden yellow.  I've never had anyone complain about my fish.

I don't care much for them baked but I do like to blacken them on occasion.

I watched my neighbor cook some.  He pulled his out when they were the color brown of the circle to the left that has a D in it.  They looked plumb nasty.  I'm sure glad he did not invite me to dinner.😈

[Devan S.]

We use Harold Ensley batter for commercial variety. Its about the only commercial product we can really stomach more than a time or 2. 

I have been unable to duplicate the shore lunch batter we had in Canada but if that day ever comes......that may be the only way we ever eat fish again.

[MOPanfisher]

I just wing it, corn meal (yellow or white) garlic salt, garlic powder, usually a little black pepper, maybe some thyme, maybe some cajun, maybe some old bay.  I then taste the mix.  It can be a little spicy because you will lose some heat deep frying them.  Like Dutch I usually cut the "tenderloin" piece off.  Each crappie fillet I get 3 pieces out of.  The tenderloin, the tail secton and the delicious chip that come off the back side of the ribs.  I do them that way because by the time the tenderloin piece is done the tail piece and especially the rib chip is over cooked, and I do not lie overcooked fish.

I also like to grill them,,lay a whole fillet onto a sheet pan lined with foil.  Paint them with melted butter with a little lemon juice and garlic.  Then season with whatever spices tickle your fancy, just don't overdo it, I like a little dill on top as well.  Grill until they flake apart.  Walleye are superb that way.  I even lie RPS fish burger, I didn't execute it well but the flavors were there.  Finally grill up some white bass with cajun seasoning, let it cool slightly and break up the meat.  Get some flour tortillas, add fish, guacam, Pico whatever you like and eat them up.  Finally I have made a fish chowder that was pretry good too, I simply Googled it and picked on to use.

[Johnsfolly]

1 hour ago, dan hufferd said:

I like fried fish, and baked fish.

I like a cornmeal type coating but the box stuff is way too salty for me. I have tried to make my own but it seems to burn, or taste bland.

I am all ears, if you all would like to share.

Thanks

Dan I fry with a mix that I make myself. I start with regular bread crumbs mixed with half as much panko crumbs. Add dried oregano and sweet basil to the mix.  Then garlic powder and salt and pepper. I also add in parmesan cheese. I dredge fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Then into a couple of beaten eggs then into the bread crumb mixture. Fry until golden brown.

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Louisiana Cajun spicy mix

[ness]

I very rarely deep fry anything. Will do fillets in a little oil and/or butter or bake. Blacken seasoning or lemon pepper or s&p or dill. Sometimes with a light bread crumb or panko coating, sometimes nekked.

Another favorite is to finish with a white wine and caper pan sauce. Remove fish, add a little wine reduce, a squirt of lemon juice, swirl in cold butter, add capers and serve over fish.

[Johnsfolly]

If you want an easy baked fish, salt and pepper the fillets, squeeze a little lemon juice and then coat the fish with ranch dressing. Bake until flaky.

[Seth]

Zatarains Crispy Southern or Andy's golden fish batter are my two favorites for deep frying. Frying in lard makes them even tastier.

[Bushbeater]

Can we fry em in bacon grease. Sounds good to me.