Buttermilk Battered Fish
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Buttermilk Battered Fish

Flaky white fish in a light, crispy buttermilk batter - perfect for fish fries and Friday night dinners.

35 min
4 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

425

Protein

35 g

Carbs

38 g

Fat

15 g

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets (cod or catfish)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1

Soak fish in buttermilk for 30 minutes.

2

Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Old Bay, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

3

Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.

4

Remove fish from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in flour mixture.

5

Fry fish 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.

6

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Keep fried fish warm in a 200°F oven while you finish frying the batches.

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