This homemade fish fry seasoning recipe is easy, and simple, and makes fish crispy, and flavorful, with a delicious crunch. This fried fish seasoning is made with a few pantry ingredients and can be made in just 5 minutes. Let me show you how to make the mix and step by step of seasoning fried fish.
Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe (Fried Fish Seasoning)
This fish fry seasoning recipe is easy and quick taking less than 5 minutes to put together. A simple fried fish seasoning that flavors and taste delicious.
A good fish fry seasoning mix consists of spices and herbs, and cornmeal to give the perfect crispy crunch and this fish fry mix has all that. The crunchy cornmeal ensures it is perfectly crisp when fried.
It uses a few pantry ingredients and by making your own fried fish seasoning you are sure of the content and can adjust ingredients like pepper and salt to suit your taste. No hidden sugar or unhealthy ingredients, no flavor enhancers like msg, no artificial color, and no artificial preservatives. This is the best seasoning for fish fry.
This cornmeal fish fry seasoning can be used for southern fish fry or any type of fried fish. Use it on fish like sea bass, whitefish, catfish, tilapia, and beam. It can also be used on other seafood like shrimp, and prawns.
With this mix, there's no need for egg or buttermilk to coat the fish. The coating stays on the fish and crisps it up.
This recipe makes enough to season at least 500g/1lb of fish. It keeps well and can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool dry place.
Let me show you how to make fish fry mix in easy steps.
Related: Air fried fish
Ingredients
The full ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Cornmeal - I used Yellow fine cornmeal. You can use white or yellow.
Flour- All purpose flour to help the mix stick to the fish.
Paprika
Garlic granules
Onion granules
Lemon pepper
Thyme
Parsley
Cayenne pepper
Salt
How To Make Fish Fry Seasoning
In a clean dry bowl, measure out the cornmeal, flour, paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, parsley, and salt.
Mix till all are well combined.
It is ready to use.
Seasoning Fried Fish
Here's how to season fish for frying:
Add the seasoning to a plate.
Clean the fish fillets and dip them in cold water or beer.
Take a fillet and lay it flat in the seasoning mix to dredge the fish in the seasoning.
Flip the fish and dredge the other side to cover all sides in the seasoning.
Repeat for all the fish fillets.
Fry fish in a deep fryer, pan fry, or air fry fish.
How To Store
Transfer the seasoning into an airtight container, label it with name and dates, then store it in a cool dry place that is away from direct sunlight.
Fried fish seasoning will store well for 6 months as long as the ingredients used are in dates however it's best to mix in small batches so it's not stored for too long.
Tips For Making Fried Fish Seasoning
- Dry all tools before using them.
- Adjust the pepper and salt to your taste.
- You can add other herbs and spices like cumin, and parsley.
- Use white or yellow cornmeal.
FAQS
As listed in the ingredients above, it is made of cornmeal, flour, herbs, and spices. These ingredients are what flavor the fish and gives it the crispy crunch when fried.
First, clean the fish then brush it with oil, or dip it in cold water or beer, before dredging it in the seasoning. Brushing with oil or dipping in liquid helps the fish fry mix to stick to the fish. Ensure that the fish is all covered in the seasoning before frying.
Herbs and spices that go with fish include garlic, onion, cumin, parsley, and thyme. They pair well with fish and give it flavor.
Pat the fish dry before applying the seasoning. You can also brush it with oil. The seasoning sticks to the fish when lightly brushed with oil.
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Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe (Fried Fish Seasoning)
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Cornmeal Yellow or white
- ¼ cup Plain Flour (All purpose)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Onion granules
- ½ teaspoon Garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Parsley and Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Lemon pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a clean dry bowl, measure out the cornmeal, flour, paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, cayenne pepper, thyme, parsley, and salt.
- Mix till all are well combined.
- It is ready to use.
How To Season Fish For Frying
- Add the seasoning to a plate.
- Clean the fish fillets and dip in cold water or beer.
- Take a fillet and lay it flat in the seasoning mix to dredge the fish in the seasoning. Flip the fish and dredge the other side to cover al sides in the seasoning.
- Repeat for all the fish fillets.
- Fry fish in a deep fryer, pan fry or air fry fish.
Notes
- Dry all tools before using them.
- Adjust the pepper and salt to your taste.
- You can add other herbs and spices like cumin.
- Use white or yellow cornmeal.
Nutrition
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