Fried Fish Dinner Recipe
Deep Fried Fish served with collard greens and mac & cheese
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Ingredients
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Fried Fish
Collard Greens
Mac & Cheese
Method
Fried Fish
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Dredge the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the breaded fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Collard Greens
- 6
Prepare the Greens
Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove thick stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 8
Cook the Greens
Add chopped collard greens to the skillet. Pour in chicken broth and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the greens are tender.
Mac & Cheese
- 9
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 10
- 11
Combine and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni back into the pot and mix until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.