This cornmeal fish batter recipe is a great coating for fried fish. You can substitute any type of fish you like.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 (3 ounce) fillets cod
- 1 cup oil for frying
- ⅓ cup cornmeal
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
- Gather the ingredients.
- Combine milk and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add cod fillets and soak for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix cornmeal and flour together in a shallow bowl. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Dredge cod fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides.
- Fry cod fillets in hot oil, until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
