Cajun Fish Fry(Quick and Easy)
Cajun fish fry is a simple but delicious fried catfish recipe! I’m talking New Orleans style with a whole lot of Creole Seasoning. The buttermilk egg mixture sets this Cajun fish fry recipe apart from all my other fish recipes. Well, enough of the small talk. Let’s jump into making this fish recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 Fish fillets such as cod, catfish, or tilapia
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your preferred spice level
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges For serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and place the fish fillets in it. Allow them to soak in the buttermilk for about 10-15 minutes to tenderize the fish and enhance the flavor.1 Cup Buttermilk, 4 Fish fillets
- In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.1 Cup All-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 Tablespoons garlic powder, 1 Teaspoon paprika, 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees.Vegetable oil for frying
- Remove each fish fillet from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off.
- Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer the fish fillets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the Cajun fish fry hot with lemon wedges on the side for a tangy touch.Lemon wedges