Chili Spiced Coating For Fish Recipes

CAJUN COMPROMISE CATFISH

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!

CHILI-CUMIN FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Sprinkle fish fillets generously on all sides with coarse salt; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse fish to remove salt and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place eggs and matzo meal in separate large shallow bowls. Mix chili powder, cumin, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl to blend. Sprinkle fish generously with chili powder mixture. Dip fish into eggs, then into matzo meal, coating completely. Transfer fish to waxed paper.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry fish in single layer until just opaque in center and golden brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to paper towels and drain.
• Arrange fish on platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs.

CRISPY FISH

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine the potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Soak fish filets in bowl of cold water.
• In a deep skillet or deep fryer, melt and heat the shortening to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dredge fish filets in dry mixture and fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

CHILI-SPICED COD WITH ROASTED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss the cabbage, red onion, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on the prepared pan. Broil, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the bell pepper and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt. Reserve the baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, the chopped cilantro, jalapenos and brine and 3/4 teaspoon chile powder in a small bowl; set aside.
• Rub the fish with the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon chile powder; season with salt and arrange on the baking sheet. Broil the fish until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Serve the fish with the mayonnaise sauce, slaw, cornbread and lime wedges. Top with the cilantro leaves.

SPICED CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with cheese if desired.

CHILI SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Add popcorn; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Close bag and shake. Continue spritzing and shaking until popcorn is coated.

CRISPY COATING FOR FISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Store in a covered container and use as needed. Makes enough to coat about 2 lbs. of fish.

CHILI-SPICED COATING FOR FISH

Steps:

• On waxed paper, combine cornmeal, flour, chili powder, and salt.
• Cut fish fillets into serving size pieces and coat both sides thoroughly with cornmeal mixture.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add butter and let melt.
• Add fish fillets and cook 4 minutes.
• Turn and cook an additional 4-6 minutes until fish flakes when tested with a fork.