Southern Pan Fried Fish (Whiting Fish Recipe)
Southern Pan fried whiting fish seasoned then fried until crispy and golden. Tender, flaky whiting fish is so delicious! Perfect with hushpuppies or a side of coleslaw.
If you love this fish recipe you’ll really enjoy my crispy tuna patties with lemon garlic, herbs and parmesan. Amazing!
Southern Fried Fish
Fried fish sandwich
I love to eat my fried fish with tartar sauce. Make your own quick tartar sauce or buy a quality one and let’s not forget about wheat bread. Slather the tartar sauce over each slice of wheat bread (or your choice of bread).
I always add tartar sauce onto both sides, a bit more on one side and minimal tartar sauce on the other slice of bread. Add the fried crispy fish on top of the tartar sauce with bread then drizzle on the hot sauce.
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I’m telling you if you haven’t tried frying whiting fish, nows your chance. This recipe uses frozen whiting fish but if you can get your hands on fresh whiting..Omg it’ even better!
How to make Pan fried fish
This recipe is too easy. Whiting only takes 3-4 minutes on each side to fully cook.
Tips to make this fried whiting fish
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Use a heavy bottom pan or cast iron skillet to fry the fish
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Use your choice of fish. Tilapia, whiting, cod or catfish. I used whiting fish.
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If necessary, remove the bones from the fish
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To make this gluten-free, don’t use flour.
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Pat the fish dry before you dredge them.
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Season the fish lightly with salt. Add pepper
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Gently press the breading onto the fish and shake off excess flour before you add it to the oil.
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Coat the fish then leave it alone for 10-15 minutes. the longer the better. This will help keep the coating from falling off.
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Use a cast iron skillet or a heavy duty frying pan
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Do not fill the skillet more than halfway with oil.
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Once the temperature reaches 350F it’s time to fry the fish.
Have you ever tried whiting fish? If so, I’d love to know. Leave a comment below.
Southern Pan Fried Fish
Ingredients
- 2 lb Fish Fillet whiting, cod, catfish
- salt and pepper for taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Flour Mixture
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper for taste
Instructions
- Lightly season the fish with salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flours and all of the seasonings.
- Dredge the fillets in the breading mixture one at a time. Place the coated fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fill the pan with the vegetable oil halfway.*See notes. Fry the fillets in batches but do not crowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately since the crispiness won't last very long!
Notes
COOK TIPS:
- Use your choice of fish, whiting, cod, catfish.
- Make sure all the bones are removed from the fish.
- To make this gluten free, eliminate the flour.
- Pat the fish dry.
- Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper.
- Gently press the breading into the fish and shake off excess flour before you add it to the oil.
- Coat the fish then leave it alone for 10 minutes. This will help keep the coating from falling off.
- Use a good quality non-stick pan or cast iron skillet to fry your fish.
- Do not fill the skillet more than halfway with oil.
- Make sure the hot oil is @ the correct temperature (350 degrees F) before the fish is added to the skillet.
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Made this tonight. How yummy! I only had cornmeal mix so used that with no flour. Added the garlic powder etc. Did deep fry as already had oil pored. Oh so good! Made the tarter, had coleslaw and fried some fries. What a great meal!! Oh, forgot the lemon juice but honestly didn’t need it
Excellent recipe!! I added a tablespoon of butter to the oil, and added onion powder & paprika to the cornmeal mixture. We ate it all. I’ve been looking for this recipe forever. Thanks so much!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Your creativity with the additions and finishing every bit shows how much you enjoyed it. I’m really glad the recipe met your expectations after your search. Your kind words are truly appreciated.
Easy, Good, Delicious… It Has it all………………
Thank you Sharon!
That’s Heaven on a plate girl!!! I also fried up some fried green tomatoes in the flour and cornmeal mix. Thank you! YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY!!!!
You made my day :)! Thank you so much Pat! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
So good! Thanks for the recipe
Thanks a bunch Suzan!
Omg- fabulous-
Just fabulous great tasting – can’t get enough-
THANK YOU!👌🤗😊