Fried Red Snapper Recipe
Crispy fried red snapper Southern-style. Whole or filleted red snapper gets a seasoned cornmeal dredge, then fries up golden and flaky with a moist, flavorful interior. Ready in 25 minutes and perfect served with lemon wedges, hot sauce, and your favorite sides.
Servings: 2
Cost: $
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Red Snapper scaled and cleaned
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- Salt To Taste
- 1 Egg
- Cooking oil For Frying
Instructions
- Scale and clean the red snapper.
- Score the fish on both sides, creating shallow cuts to allow seasoning to penetrate.
- Whisk an egg to create an egg wash, acting as a binder for the seasoned flour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush the fish with the egg wash, ensuring it reaches the scores for flavor.
- Coat the fish evenly with the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat cooking oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully place the seasoned red snapper into the hot oil.
- Remove the fried red snapper and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Garnish as desired.
- Serve the red snapper hot and crispy for a delicious Fish Fry Friday experience. Enjoy the flaky and flavorful meat!