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Fried Hogfish With Garlic Aioli

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Fried Hogfish With Garlic Aioli is a crispy seafood recipe featuring tender hogfish fillets coated in a golden cornmeal and panko crust, then fried until perfectly crunchy and served with creamy homemade garlic aioli. This easy fried fish recipe is packed with flavor and makes a delicious seafood dinner, appetizer, or fish taco filling.

Ingredients

For the Fried Hogfish

  • 4 hogfish fillets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Garlic Aioli

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the hogfish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the fish lightly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Prepare three shallow bowls:
    • One with flour
    • One with beaten eggs
    • One with cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs mixed together
  4. Dredge each fillet in flour, dip into the eggs, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Carefully place the coated hogfish fillets into the hot oil.
  7. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
  8. Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. To make the garlic aioli, stir together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley in a small bowl.
  10. Serve the fried hogfish hot with garlic aioli on the side.

Notes

Hogfish has a delicate texture, so handle the fillets gently during breading.Use a thermometer to keep frying oil around 350°F for the crispiest results.For extra crunch, press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the fish before frying.Garlic aioli tastes even better after chilling for 15 to 30 minutes.Serve with fries, coleslaw, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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