Best Cajun Beer Batter Fish W Creole Mustard Sauce Recipes

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CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH



Crispy Beer-Battered Fish image

A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CAJUN SEASONED BEER BATTERED FRIED FISH



Cajun Seasoned Beer Battered Fried Fish image

These fried fish fillets are battered with a Cajun-style beer batter and a dash of Tabasco and some cayenne pepper add extra flavor and heat.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds fish fillets
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup beer
3 tablespoons mustard
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt (divided)
2 teaspoons black pepper (divided)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (divided, or to taste)
3 cups corn flour (fine yellow)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, beer, mustard, Tabasco, and half of the salt and peppers.
  • Put the all-purpose flour in a plate or wide, shallow bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine the remaining salt and black pepper with cayenne pepper, and the corn flour; stir to blend thoroughly.
  • Cut fish fillets into bite-sized chunks or nuggets. Drop several chunks in the all-purpose flour and then put them in the egg mixture to coat.
  • Drop the fish into the corn flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly.
  • Place the coated fish on a rack to dry slightly.
  • Preheat oil in deep fryer to about 370 F.
  • Working in small batches, fry the fish nuggets until they are golden brown and float to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes. Take care not to overcook.
  • With a slotted metal spoon, remove the fish nuggets to paper towels to drain. Pat them gently with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 237 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 2440 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize 4-6 portions (4-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREOLE MUSTARD BATTERED FISH



Creole Mustard Battered Fish image

Want a crispy, Southern-fried fish recipe? Zatarain's Crispy Southern Style Fish-Fri gives catfish, or any fish, an especially crisp texture. Mix milk, Zatarain's Creole Mustard and lemon juice, then dip fish in mixture, coat with fish-fri and fry away. Spice it up with hot sauce and enjoy.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup milk
3 tbsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets, such as catfish
3/4 cup ZATARAIN'S® Crispy Southern Fish Fri®
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour oil into deep heavy skillet, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat on medium-high heat to 375°F.
  • Mix milk, Creole Mustard and lemon juice in shallow dish. Dip fish into mustard mixture, then coat with Fish-Fri. Carefully add to hot oil, a few pieces at a time.
  • Fry 4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with black pepper just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 Calories

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