Deep Fried Fish

If you enjoy eating fresh fish chances are you have probably deep fried them at least once. Although not the healthiest choice, deep frying fish gives them great flavor and that wonderful crispiness. If you are not going with the average box mix, finding a breading recipe for fried fish can at times be a little difficult. This recipe is very simple and coats the fish fillets with buttery crackers and various seasonings such as garlic salt and old bay seasoning. This recipe will work with fish such as perch, bluegill, crappie, walleye and bass. My personal favorite is crappie. These go great served with lemon wedges. Enjoy.



 
Ingredients:
1lb fresh fish fillets
1 ½ cups buttery crackers (crushed)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 ¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning (divided)
1 egg
½ cup water (or milk)
salt and pepper (to taste)
Oil (for frying)

Cooking Instructions:


 
Step 1: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. In a shallow dish combine crackers, garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon of old bay seasoning. In another bowl mix egg, water, ¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
 
Step 2: First coat each fish fillet in the egg mixture, and then put the fillet into the cracker mixture and coat well pressing down so the crackers stick. Repeat until all the fillets are coated.
 
Step 3: Deep fry in batches at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.