Cajun Pan Fried Bass Recipes

CAJUN PAN FRIED BASS

Steps:

• 1. Mix the egg and beer together in a shallow dish. Mix the crackers, salt, Cajun seasoning, and pepper together in another shallow dish.
• 2. Place oil in a large skillet. Dredge the fish in egg mixture then coat in cracker mixture. Fry in hot oil 3 minutes each side more or less depending on how thick the fillets are

PAN FRIED LARGEMOUTH BASS WITH LEMON GARLIC HERB BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a saute pan on top of the grill. When the pan is hot add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat. Dredge the bass fillets in the flour and shake off any excess. Place the fillets in the pan and pan fry about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the fish from the pan. Add the rest of the butter to the pan and melt. When the butter is hot, add the sliced garlic. Fry the garlic until it just begins to turn light golden brown. Add the herbs and remove from the heat. Carefully, add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, place a fillet on a plate and spoon some of the lemon garlic herb butter over the fish.

SOUTHERN FRIED BASS FILLETS

Steps:

• 1. Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees. Mix the cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, paprika and salt together in one shallow dish
• 2. Place the buttermilk in a separate shallow dish. Dredge the fish fillets in the buttermilk then roll in the cornmeal mixture. Deep fry for about 5 minutes
• 3. Drain on rack. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce

FRIED BASS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk eggs and water together in a bowl; set the egg wash aside.
• Sprinkle the bass fillets on both sides with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour, and shake off any excess. Dip the fillets in the egg wash, then dip fillets in the crushed potato chips.
• Fry the fish in the preheated skillet until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.