Pescado frito sazonado al estilo hillbilly

Ingredientes

• 2 large eggs (100 g)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (15 ml)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• 1 cup cornmeal (120 g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
• 4 fillets of white fish (such as catfish or cod), about 6 ounces each (170 g)
• Vegetable oil (approximately 2 cups or 480 ml)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.

2. 2

   Submerge fish fillets in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   Remove fish from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.

6. 6

   Carefully place coated fish into hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-5 minutes per side).

7. 7

   Remove fish from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot, optionally garnished with lemon wedges or parsley.