CRISP CAJUN PANFISH

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My mother was happiest with a fishing rod in her hands, and her method of frying her catch was always a hit. Whenever someone gives us fresh fish or if I buy some, I use this wonderful recipe. -Gayle Cook, Minot, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds bass or perch fillets
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 cups mashed potato flakes
6 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add fish, one piece at a time; shake to coat. Whisk eggs and water in a shallow dish. Place potato flakes in another shallow dish. Dip each fillet in eggs, then coat with potato flakes. Dip fish again in eggs and potato flakes., In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook fish in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, adding oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.