Mustard-Fried Orange Roughy
This mustard-fried orange roughy delivers crisp, golden perfection with a flavorful blend of mustard, hot sauce, and AB’s A Rub. Light, flaky, and full of Southern charm, it’s a quick and satisfying meal for any night of the week.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 orange roughy fillets
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons Creole Kick
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon AB’s A Rub
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the yellow mustard, beaten eggs, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Pat the orange roughy fillets dry. Lightly season both sides with Creole Kick and a small amount of AB’s A Rub.
- In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and AB’s A Rub.
- Dip each fillet in the mustard mixture, then dredge in the seasoned cornmeal-flour mix. Press gently to ensure a firm coating.
- Heat oil in a skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry fillets for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined tray. Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 1319kcal | Carbohydrates: 224g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 1953mg | Potassium: 1321mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2621IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 15mg