Blackstone Fish and Shrimp Fry
Blackstone Fish and Shrimp Fry
Ingredients
For the Dry Breading
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup fish fry mix, (e.g., Louisiana Fish Fry)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
For Frying
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces (e.g., catfish, cod)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups vegetable oil, or other high-heat oil, as needed for shallow frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and fish fry mix. Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper. Mix all these dry ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until they are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk and crack in the eggs. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are fully incorporated and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Take the raw fish pieces and shrimp. First, dip each piece into the wet buttermilk and egg mixture, ensuring it is completely coated. Immediately transfer the wet seafood piece into the dry breading mixture. Coat each piece thoroughly with the dry mix, shaking off any excess breading. Place breaded seafood on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Place a large griddle (such as a Blackstone griddle) on an outdoor heat source. Add the vegetable oil to the griddle, enough for shallow frying (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is hot and shimmering, reaching approximately 350-375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Carefully place the breaded fish and shrimp onto the hot, oiled griddle. Avoid overcrowding the griddle to ensure even cooking and crispiness; cook in batches if necessary. Allow the seafood to fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it turns a golden brown color. Flip each piece to cook the other side until it is also golden brown and the seafood is cooked through. Shrimp will cook faster than fish, typically 1-2 minutes per side.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360
- 6
Once cooked, remove the fried fish and shrimp from the griddle and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Serve hot, optionally with French fries and hush puppies.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Blackstone Fish and Shrimp Fry
For the Dry Breading
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup fish fry mix, (e.g., Louisiana Fish Fry)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
For Frying
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces (e.g., catfish, cod)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups vegetable oil, or other high-heat oil, as needed for shallow frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and fish fry mix. Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper. Mix all these dry ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until they are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk and crack in the eggs. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are fully incorporated and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Take the raw fish pieces and shrimp. First, dip each piece into the wet buttermilk and egg mixture, ensuring it is completely coated. Immediately transfer the wet seafood piece into the dry breading mixture. Coat each piece thoroughly with the dry mix, shaking off any excess breading. Place breaded seafood on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Place a large griddle (such as a Blackstone griddle) on an outdoor heat source. Add the vegetable oil to the griddle, enough for shallow frying (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is hot and shimmering, reaching approximately 350-375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Carefully place the breaded fish and shrimp onto the hot, oiled griddle. Avoid overcrowding the griddle to ensure even cooking and crispiness; cook in batches if necessary. Allow the seafood to fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it turns a golden brown color. Flip each piece to cook the other side until it is also golden brown and the seafood is cooked through. Shrimp will cook faster than fish, typically 1-2 minutes per side.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360 - 6
Once cooked, remove the fried fish and shrimp from the griddle and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Serve hot, optionally with French fries and hush puppies.
⏱️ 2 min