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Louisiana Crispy Fried Fish (Cajun Recipe) on a paper towel.

Louisiana Crispy Fried Fish (Cajun Recipe)

Jessie Thompson
If there is one thing we know how to do right in Louisiana, it would be frying! It doesn't matter what it is, we are experts on bringing out the best flavor and texture with an ingredient with this method and can season to perfection. My Louisiana Crispy Fried Fish (Cajun Recipe) is the perfect example of this truth! Tender filets of fish are dipped into the perfect combination of lemon and spices and fried perfectly for a crunchy exterior but a tender interior every single time. This Southern fried fish is about to become your favorite Louisiana dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Allowing oil to come to temperature 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Servings 30 fish fillets
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. fish fillets white perch or catfish are my favorites
  • 1 package of Louisiana Seasoned Fish Fry Seafood Breading Mix 22 oz.
  • 1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning heaping
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • First, place oil into a large cast iron skillet or pot and put it on medium-high heat. You need enough oil in the pot to deep fry, about 1 - 2 inches.
  • Second, cut the fish filets into strips. I like my fish to be cut into thin strips so that there is more surface area for the fry mix to stick to it. This will give you a crispier piece of fish and reduce the amount of time the fish has to spend frying.
  • Third, combine the Louisiana fish fry mix and the lemon pepper seasoning in a separate bowl and mix well.
  • Then, once your oil has reached 350 degrees, dip fish pieces into the dry mixture and coat evenly.
  • Next, shake off the excess fry mix off of the fish filets before placing them one by one into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Then, fry fish pieces until they become crispy about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once, your fish is full fried and crispy, take them out and place on a paper towel to let the excess oil drain. (I like to line my wooden cutting board with paper towels for this purpose.)
  • Finally, serve hot with your favorite side dish like crispy French fries, homemade hush puppies, or onion rings and don't forget the tartar sauce, ketchup, and hot sauce!

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Notes

Makes 30 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 fish filet)
** The nutritional information does not take into account the oil from frying **
Calories – 50
Protein – 8 grams
Carbs – 2.5 grams (net)
Fat – .4 grams
Keyword fried, lemon pepper, Louisiana