It’s easy to make the everyday feel like a vacation with crispy coastal cuisine (and all the fixins). This Friday, visit our Seafood Showcase to select your choice of fish and either pick up ready-to-go sides from the Deli, or make your own with a few fish fry approved recipes. If you’re really in a vacation state of mind, let us cook your fresh seafood for free!
Breading or Batter: Which is Better?
The short answer: it depends. But, no matter which method you use, get your oil nice and hot before adding food and always cook your fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Batter
Works best for deep frying—allowing the fish to become completely encased in a golden brown outer shell. Thinner batters result in a crispy coating whereas thicker ones add a layer of cake-like softness underneath a frizzled exterior.
Making a batter is super simple; start by gathering equal parts wet (water, milk, beer, club soda, citrus juice, etc.) and dry ingredients (flour or a 50/50 blend of flour and cornstarch). If you want a thin, crispy crust, opt for the cornstarch blend and use a little more liquid. However, if your goal is a hearty coating, swap a little bit of the liquid for an egg. Once you have all your ingredients, follow the steps below.
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Combine your dry ingredients with a teaspoon or two of baking powder and season as desired
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Add wet ingredients and whisk until smooth
Baja Fish Tacos
Cinco de Mayo, Sandwiches, Tacos & Wraps, Seafood
30M
4
Baja Fish Taco Tuesday doesn’t have the same charm and roll off your tongue quite like Taco Tuesday does. It must mean it’s for eating any day of the week.
Breading
Allows for a greater variety of textures and cooking methods to be used. This process can be as simple as tossing fish in flour before cooking; however, multiple layers of coating can also be used before hitting the hot oil.
We recommend three different dredges:
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A light coating of flour
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A binder (like eggs, milk, beer, etc.)
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A layer of herbs, spices and bread crumbs (or cornmeal, crushed crackers or crushed chips)
Fried Shrimp Ramen
Pasta, Pasta & Pizza, Seafood
45M
4
With so many ways to customize it, think of this recipe as inspiration for your taste buds.
Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich
Sandwiches, Tacos & Wraps, Seafood
1H
30M
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Hot Fish. We see your Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and raise you a Nashville Hot Fish Sandwich.
Savory Sides
No fish fry would be complete without sides and these were made for the occasion!
Cheddar Herb Biscuits
Side Dish
30M
12
These give Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits a run for their money.
Dill Roasted Potatoes & Okra
5 Ingredients or Less, Produce, Side Dish
1H 10M
8
You’ll want to favorite this recipe for all those “bring a side dish” invites.
Mango Tango Slaw
Produce, Salad & Slaw, Side Dish
10M
8
Whip this taste of summer up in just 10 minutes!
Southwest Corn Gratin
Produce, Side Dish
50M
8
Gratin /ˈɡratn/ a dish with a light browned crust of breadcrumbs or melted cheese. Also known as deliciousness.
Easy Tiki Cocktails
Just shake, strain and savor! Don't forget the little umbrellas to really complete the drink.
Scorpion King Tiki Cocktail
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
One of the most popular tropical cocktails, no tiki party would be complete without a Scorpion King Tiki Cocktail.
Orange Rum Runner
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Packed with fruit liqueurs, rum and tropical fruits and juices, this Rum Runner has all the warm weather vibes, like the Florida Keys where this drink originated.
Pomegranate Ginger Jungle Bird Tiki Cocktail
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Mix this cocktail, close your eyes and let the tropical flavors take your imagination to a beautiful white sandy beach.
Take a Dip
While tasty on their own, Schnucks sauces can be customized to your heart's content. Just add a pinch of this and a dash of that until you've created the dip of your dreams.
MAKE IT SAUCY
