Calabash Style Fried Fish Recipes

SOUTHERN STYLE GOLDEN FRIED FISH

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Living on the coast of North Carolina, we have access to some wonderful, local fresh fish. I love flounder filets, virginia mullet and all of the other fresh catches that come in. We love Calabash style seafood and this fried fish is excellent! Just serve with hushpuppies, cole slaw and baked potato for a wonderful, coastal...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb your favorite fresh fish filets (you can use flounder, white fish, perch or whatever you like. i used virginia mullet in the picture).
1/2 to 3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 c *self rising flour
1/2 c *self rising white cornmeal (not mix)
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
oil for frying
*self rising flour and cornmeal seems to give a lighter coating and adheres well.

Steps:

1. Pour buttermilk in shallow bowl. Add fish filets, turning to coat. Refrigerate for about one hour.
2. Mix together flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Remove fish from refrigerator. Shake off excess buttermilk. Roll fish in seasoned corn meal mixture.
3. Heat oil in deep fryer to about 375 degrees. Drop fish pieces in hot oil and deep fry for about 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with additional salt/pepper, if desired and serve hot with hushpuppies, slaw and your favorite potato.

CALABASH STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

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My favorite part of visiting coastal North Carolina, besides the coast, is the Calabash style seafood. So good! My kids beg me to make this all the time. It is my most favorite food in the whole world!

Provided by Amy H. @Meave

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pound(s) medium to large shrimp, cleaned, deveined and tails removed
1 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- canola oil for frying
- salt to taste

Steps:

stir together flour and cornstarch in a shallow baking dish until well combined.
In a separate dish, mix eggs & 1 cup of milk together
Place a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches or so, into the skillet.
Heat oil over medium-medium high heat.
When oil reaches roughly 375 degrees, dip shrimp in egg mixture and dredge in flour, then place shrimp in hot oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Turn shrimp as needed.
Line serving dish with paper towels near skillet.
Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until golden and crispy. . Remove to paper towels. Salt to taste before serving.

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