Seafood

The Ultimate Fried Red Snapper

Hey What’s Up Folks, AB here from Smokin and Grillin Wit AB, and today, I’m sharing a mouthwatering journey into the realm of Fried Red Snapper recipe. Get ready for a flavor explosion that’ll have your taste buds doing the tango!

Ingredients

  • 1 whole red snapper, scaled and cleaned
  • 1 egg (For Egg Wash)
  • AB’s All-Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 Tbs Garlic powder
  • Salt (To Taste)
  • 1 Tbs Black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

Prep the Red Snapper:

Make sure that red snapper is clean and scaled.

Score it on both sides, giving those flavors a way in.

Whip Up an Egg Wash:

Crack that egg and give it a good whisk. This will be our magic binder.

Season that Fish:

Sprinkle on generous amounts of AB’s All-Purpose Seasoning. We want that flavor to hit every nook and cranny.

Add some garlic powder for that savory kick.

Don’t forget the salt and black pepper – season to your liking.

Flour Power:

Mix AB’s All-Purpose Seasoning into your flour. We’re doubling down on flavor!

Brush the fish with that egg wash, making sure to get inside those scores.

Coat the red snapper evenly with the seasoned flour mix.

Fry to Perfection:

Heat up that oil to a crispy 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gently lay that seasoned red snapper into the sizzling oil.

Fry until it’s golden brown and crispy, ensuring it’s cooked through.

Serve It Up:

Lay that crispy red snapper on a paper towel to soak up any extra oil.

Garnish however you like.

There you have it, The Fried Red Snapper Recipe experience brought to you by yours truly, AB. Dive into the crispy goodness, experiment with the seasonings, and make your Fish Fry Fridays legendary. Keep it smokin’ and grillin’!

Recipe Card

Fried Red Snapper Recipe

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 2

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. Scale and clean the red snapper.

  2. Score the fish on both sides, creating shallow cuts to allow seasoning to penetrate.

  3. Whisk an egg to create an egg wash, acting as a binder for the seasoned flour.

  4. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

  5. Brush the fish with the egg wash, ensuring it reaches the scores for flavor.

  6. Coat the fish evenly with the seasoned flour mixture.

  7. Heat cooking oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

  8. Carefully place the seasoned red snapper into the hot oil.

  9. Remove the fried red snapper and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

    Garnish as desired.

  10. Serve the red snapper hot and crispy for a delicious Fish Fry Friday experience.

    Enjoy the flaky and flavorful meat!

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