CRISPY CREOLE FISH FILLETS

Crispy Creole Fish Fillets image

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup , chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced, peeled, seeded fresh tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thin round chocolate mint patty
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sliced okra
oil for deep frying
FRIED FISH FILLETS
2/3 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup water
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 frozen fish filets

Steps:

First, heat 1/4 cup Crisco Oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes, thyme, salt, pepper sauce, cayenne pepper and okra, if used. Simmer 10 minutes. Keep Warm.Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco Oil to 365°F in deep fryer.For fish, combine flour, water, eggs baking powder, salt, onion powder and paprika in medium bowl. Mix until smooth. Dip fish fillets in batter. Let excess drip off. Fry, a few at a time, in oil heated to 365°F. Fry 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Creole sauce.

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