Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsCajun Tex MarshallFried Fish & Shrimp Recipe

Fried Fish & Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Tex Marshall
Time30m
Serves1

2 pieces of Fried Fish and 3 Fried Shrimp served with regular fries and a hushpuppy

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish and Shrimp

    Rinse the fish fillets and shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Combine both mixtures into a single batter.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Shrimp

    Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Cook the Fries

    Follow the instructions on the frozen fries package to cook them until crispy.

  7. 7

    Prepare the Hushpuppies

    In a bowl, combine the hushpuppy mix with water according to package instructions. Form into small balls and fry in the same oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Plate the fried fish and shrimp alongside the fries and hushpuppies. Enjoy!

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