This recipe was first published in the 2016 edition of the Algoma Travel Guide. The recipe and photos were submitted to us by a resident of Algoma Country, Yvan Breton.
Whether you are pan-frying, oven cooking, or steaming your fish, it’s all good but my favourite recipe is definitely deep-fried fish breaded in cornflake crumbs.
Ingredients
2 – 3 lbs of boneless fish fillets
2 cups of sifted flour
½ tsp of seasoned salt
½ tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of lemon pepper with garlic and onion
2 large eggs
¾ cup of milk
1 ½ – 2 cups of cornflake crumbs (store-bought or make yourself)
2 – 3 Litre of canola or vegetable oil
Directions
Mix flour and seasoning and place in a shaker bag or breading bowl. Whisk milk and eggs together and place in a dipping bowl. Place cornflake crumbs in a separate breading bowl.
Rinse fish fillets in cold water and shake off excess water.
Place fillets one at a time in a shaker bag or breading bowl to cover the fish completely with seasoned flour.
Remove from flour and dip in the milk/egg mixture.
Remove and dip fillets again in the cornflake crumbs and cover fish well.
Shake off excess crumbs and place in the deep fryer and cook at 375° F to 400° F for approximately 3 to 4 minutes depending upon the size of the fillets.
Remove from fryer and lay fish on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Enjoy Mon Ami!
For more tips and tricks for cooking fish, read How to Master the Campfire Fish Fry by Mark Romanack