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Juneteenth Buttermilk-Battered Pan-Fried Fish Fillets

A delicious recipe for pan-fried fish fillets, battered in buttermilk for a crispy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Fish Fillets
  • 4 pieces fish fillets such as catfish or tilapia
Batter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Coat the Fish
  1. Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Fry the Fish
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the battered fish fillets.
  2. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove the fish from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for celebrating Juneteenth with a traditional Southern dish.

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