There are so many different ways to prepare fish that are much healthier than the deep fried method, so it wouldn't be fair not to a least encourage our readers to consider grilling or baking. Grilling fish is the way you want to go, if you want to finish with something that is jam packed with flavor. I love grilled fish with lots of seasoning like green peppers, garlic, and red onions. Yummy! Baking fish is also great, but you have to be very careful to watch out for dryness during preparation. Sometimes without the crunch, I crave the crunchiness of fried food. Look at this picture of the many products made by one of my favorite brands.

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Of course, Zatarains Wonderful FISH FR is one of my favorites! Choosing to fry fish on ocassion is not something that will cause you major problems unless it is done to often. That leads me to believe that anything in moderation goes along with the healthy waistline rule, less is more. Zatarains is part of the reason we love fried fish so much. Coating your fish with Zatarains Wonderful FISH FRI will help you get a crispy finished product by dinnertime. Trust my words on that true fact.

However, if you are having a hard time keeping the crusting on your fish and you end up with pieces of fish that have lost their crunchy exterior, here are a few suggestions that will help you to get it right.

Fish Frying Tips

  • Coat with an egg wash
  • Season and coat your fish with Zatarains
  • After coating it with Zatarains FISH FRI, refrigerate
  • Leave it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes
  • Fry it in piping hot oil




Following those simple tips will help you to get finished pieces of fried fish that are melt in your mouth good!