French Quarter Fish & Chips Recipe
fried catfish fillet, fries, & cajun tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Fish
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 2
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Cook the Fries
While the fish is frying, cook the frozen french fries according to the package instructions until crispy.
- 6
Serve
Plate the fried catfish fillets alongside a portion of crispy fries. Serve with cajun tartar sauce for dipping.
