Catfish Or Tilapia Fingers Recipe
Make Catfish Or Tilapia Fingers Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the catfish or tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the fillets into strips about 1 inch wide. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the fish strips to the mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended. Set both bowls aside.
Frying
- 3
Fry the Fish Fingers
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, take each marinated fish strip, first dredge it in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it again with the flour mixture. Carefully place the coated fish fingers into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fish fingers and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.