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Crispy, golden fried catfish and tilapia filets, seasoned to perfection and fried alongside aromatic garlic, onions, and jalapeños for an extra layer of flavor. A Southern-style fish fry made easy at home.

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•   2 catfish filets
•   2 tilapia filets
•   1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
•   1 cup LA Fish Fry seasoning
•   4 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning (for seasoning fish and dredge (to taste))
•   1 tns[ Nature's Seasoning (to taste)
•   2 large eggs
•   4 tbsp hot sauce (for coating and serving (to taste))
•   1 onion (chopped)
•   1 jalapeu00f1o (chopped)
•   6 cloves garlic (whole)
•   3 sprigs rosemary
•   3 spriga thyme
•   1 pan oil (for frying)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. In a large container or bowl, combine the LA Fish Fry, flour, and Old Bay seasoning for the dredging mixture.
2. Place 2 catfish and 2 tilapia filets in a separate bowl. Season them generously with Old Bay and Nature’s Seasoning.
3. Add 2 eggs and a generous splash of hot sauce to the bowl with the fish. Use your hands to mix until the filets are evenly coated.
4. Dredge each egg-coated filet in the prepared flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating.
5. Chop 1 jalapeño and 1 onion.
6. Add oil to a deep skillet or pan and heat over medium-high heat.
7. Once the oil is hot, add the 6 garlic cloves (and optional rosemary and thyme if using) to season the oil. Fry until fragrant and lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
8. Add the chopped jalapeño and onion to the hot oil. Fry until they begin to soften and get crispy edges, then remove and set aside with the garlic.
9. Carefully add the coated fish filets to the hot oil. Return the fried garlic, jalapeño, and onion to the pan around the fish. Fry until the filets are golden brown and cooked through, flipping once.
10. Place the cooked fish on a plate, topped with the fried vegetables. Add extra hot sauce to your liking and enjoy immediately.

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