Luther'S Fish Fry

Cuisine: Southern

Luther's Fish Fry offers crispy, flavorful fish with a golden crust, perfect for seafood lovers and casual gatherings seeking classic Southern-style comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • fish fillets, salted (preferably Blue River catfish)
  • equal parts cornmeal
  • equal parts flour

Instructions

  1. Heat several inches of peanut oil in a deep iron skillet.
  2. Float a wooden match in the oil until it strikes, indicating the oil is hot enough.
  3. Dredge the fish fillets in a mixture of equal parts cornmeal and flour.
  4. Drop the coated fish into the hot oil carefully.
  5. Cook until the fish floats to the surface and is browned to your liking.
  6. Remove the fish from the oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 27.7g 35% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 917.5mg 40% DV
Potassium 162.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 21.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 61.8mg 5% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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