On days that I like to indulge in a simple meal, I opt for this easy fried fish! I use the word indulge because I do not consume fried foods more than twice a week even though it’s so good! Health is wealth so I really try to find a nice balance between healthy and not so healthy.
For my fried fish, I love using Louisiana’s Fish Fry Seafood Breading Mix which offers a New Orleans style taste. I still have to season my fish beforehand since I love everything seasoned with love, of course!
Tilapia is actually my favorite fish and one of the only few fishes I enjoy eating. I love that it’s not too fishy and the meat is thick, fluffy, just perfect for my texture preference.
If you prefer the healthier method of cooking fish, check out my Baked Tilapia recipe!
Easy Fried Fish (New Orleans Style)
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy3
servings5
minutes15
minutesIngredients
3 tilapia fillets
1/2 tbsp of olive oil
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/4 tsp of sea salt
1/4 tsp of garlic powder
1/4 tsp of paprika
1/4 tsp of oregano
Sprinkle of black pepper to taste
Directions
- Start by rinsing the tilapia and patting dry with paper towels. Then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the fish starting with the olive oil then add in sugar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika and oregano. Mix well.
- I cover the bowl with a lid and shake well which seems to do the trick!
- Preheat large frying pan filled with 1/3 of vegetable oil over medium-low heat for 5 mins or so. Coat the fish with the flour and place into pan.
- Fry for 10 mins or until golden brown. I flip it towards the end just to ensure the entire fish is crispy since I don’t fill my pan halfway with oil.
- Line a plate with paper towels to remove excess oil for the fish. Remove fish from pan onto plate. Allow it to cool for a minute or so.
- Pair fish with French fries for a super simple meal or spice things up and pair it with collard greens, candied yams and corn bread. Enjoy!
