Fried Red Fish Basket Recipe
Served with fries, 2 hushpuppies, and a side of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Hush Puppies
Sauces
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the red fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Frying Fish
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries. Rinse in cold water and pat dry.
- 6
Fry the Fries
In a separate frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fries in batches and fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
Hush Puppies Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Hush Puppies
In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, chopped green onions, egg, and milk. Mix until just combined.
Frying Hush Puppies
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 9
Fry the Hush Puppies
Spoon the hush puppy batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 10
Prepare the Sauces
Serve the fried red fish, fries, and hush puppies with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce on the side.
- 11
Plate the Dish
Arrange the fried fish, fries, and hush puppies in a basket or serving platter for a delightful presentation.
