Jul 17 2026
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Large Fried Fish Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Tex Marshall
Time1h
Serves4

5 strips of fried fish served with your choice of 1 side, hushpuppies, and cole slaw.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Hushpuppies

Cole Slaw

Choice of Side

Method

Fried Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In three separate bowls, set up a breading station: one with flour, one with a mixture of cornmeal, salt, pepper, and paprika, and the last with beaten eggs and milk.

  2. 2

    Dredge the Fish

    Dip each fish strip first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat well with the cornmeal mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. You can test if it's ready by dropping a small piece of bread in the oil; it should sizzle.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the breaded fish strips in the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Hushpuppies

  1. 5

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in chopped onion and milk until just combined.

  2. 6

    Fry the Hushpuppies

    Drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil (same oil used for fish) and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Cole Slaw

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 8

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Serve the Meal

    Serve 5 strips of fried fish with your choice of side, hushpuppies, and cole slaw on the side.

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