A Quick and Different Fried Fish Recipe
Elevate your fried fish game with this quick and unique recipe featuring a surprising twist—crushed salted pretzels as the crispy coating! Tender white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock are marinated in a tangy buttermilk and hot sauce mixture for a flavorful kick, then coated in a crunchy pretzel crust infused with paprika, garlic, and black pepper. This easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a fast yet impressive weeknight dinner. Serve these golden-brown fillets with fresh lemon wedges for a pop of brightness, and watch as this one-of-a-kind fried fish becomes your new household favorite. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for a quick, different, and utterly satisfying dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1.5 cups crushed salted pretzels
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a shallow mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Stir well to mix.
Place the fish fillets in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the coating.
In another shallow dish, mix the crushed salted pretzels, all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Remove one fish fillet from the buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off. Dredge the fillet in the pretzel mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. To test, drop a small piece of the coating into the oil; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh, zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.1 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4767 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 166.8 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 37.2 mcg | 186% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3002 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
