Cajun Fish Fry Mix Recipes

CAJUN FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Rinse fish fillets under cold water, cut into 2-inch wide strips; place in a large bowl.
• Cover fish with buttermilk and mix with hands; cover and refrigerate: let soak for 30 minutes to an hour before frying.
• In a large zip top bag, combine flour, cornmeal, cajun seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Heat oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
• Meanwhile drain off buttermilk from the fish. Drop 3 to 4 pieces into the cornmeal mixture and coat each piece well.
• Fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
• Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
• Serve hot with tarter sauce.

CAJUN SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Stir together salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.

LOUISIANA FISH FRY (CAJUN)

Steps:

• For the fish: Smear a light coating of Tabasco over the filets. Season with Tony's, then coat with Louisiana Fish Fry (or other seasoned corn meal), and place in freezer until ready to fry up. Note: You don't want the fish frozen, but very cold.
• Deep fry in hot oil. My brother in law cooks the fish out on the deck, using a liquid propane burner and a cast iron Dutch oven. He drops an unlit kitchen match in the oil. When it ignites, the oil is ready. That's around 325-350 degrees if you want to use a thermometer. Drop a few pieces of fish in at a time. Remove when golden brown and drop into a brown paper bag to drain and keep warm until all the fish is done.
• For the Hush Puppies: Crumble 1 1/2 sleeves of crackers by placing them in a zip lock bag and rolling with a rolling pin. Combine with remaining ingredients. Using two spoons, form into oval (foot ball shaped) balls.
• Drop into hot oil and cook until golden brown. Turning occasionally.
• For the Corn: Lightly coat each piece with the mustard. Coat with the fish fry, and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

CAJUN SEASONED BEER BATTERED FRIED FISH

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, beer, mustard, Tabasco, and half of the salt and peppers.
• Put the all-purpose flour in a plate or wide, shallow bowl.
• In another bowl, combine the remaining salt and black pepper with cayenne pepper, and the corn flour; stir to blend thoroughly.
• Cut fish fillets into bite-sized chunks or nuggets. Drop several chunks in the all-purpose flour and then put them in the egg mixture to coat.
• Drop the fish into the corn flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly.
• Place the coated fish on a rack to dry slightly.
• Preheat oil in deep fryer to about 370 F.
• Working in small batches, fry the fish nuggets until they are golden brown and float to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes. Take care not to overcook.
• With a slotted metal spoon, remove the fish nuggets to paper towels to drain. Pat them gently with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.