Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsCajun Tex MarshallSmall Fried Fish Platter Recipe

Small Fried Fish Platter Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Tex Marshall
Time45m
Serves2

3 strips of fried fish filets. Served with your choice of 1 side, hushpuppies, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fish Fillets

Hushpuppies

Tartar Sauce

Method

Preparing the Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  2. 2

    Bread the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet first into the egg mixture, then coat it with the flour mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully add the breaded fish fillets to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Making Hushpuppies

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

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

  2. 6

    Fry Hushpuppies

    Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil (from frying the fish) and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Making Coleslaw

  1. 7

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Making Tartar Sauce

  1. 8

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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