Best Spicy Fish Fry Batter Recipes

CAJUN COMPROMISE CATFISH

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A fast, tasty, spicy fried fish recipe which can be adjusted to suit the cook's (or diner's) preference. I call it Cajun Compromise because the spice level is the result of a compromise between my wife and I. It can be served with tartar sauce for the timid, or hot sauce for the not-so-timid. Great for appetizers or a main dish.

Provided by NOCKO

Categories Seafood Fish Catfish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup milk, or as needed
1 egg
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 dash pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)
¼ cup oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

Soak the fish pieces in milk for at least 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and hot pepper sauce. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, pepper, mustard and Cajun seasoning. Dip fish pieces into the dry mixture, then into the egg, then back into the dry mix. Set on a plate in the refrigerator and chill for about 15 minutes. This will help the batter stick to the fish.
Heat more than enough oil to cover the bottom of a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Depending on how much and what kind of Cajun seasoning you used, some of the breading may get darker than the rest.
Drain the fish on paper towels and serve with hot sauce or tartar sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 158.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 876.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SPICY FISH FRY

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Make and share this Spicy Fish Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tezi3885

Categories Asian

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 fish fillets
1 inch gingerroot
3 garlic cloves
2 green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice flour
5 tablespoons lime juice
3 drops orange food coloring
1 bunch cilantro

Steps:

Cut the fish fillets into good size pieces.
Clean the pieces and dry them.
Soak the pieces in lime juice for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile grind the remaining ingredients (except rice flour and coloring) into fine paste.
Add the rice flour and food coloring to make a thick batter. add little water if necessary.
Put the fish in this batter so that they are immersed completely. Let is marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat Oil in a pan. Fry the fish until it gets browned on one side.
Turn over and brown the other side.
Drain any excess oil, garnish with finely chopped cliantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 644.5, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 44