Fish Fry Yay
Whether you're a well-versed cook or new to the kitchen, frying fish can be intimidating to anyone! This guide makes hosting your own fish fry approachable and delicious.
Itâs easy to make every day feel like a vacation with crispy coastal cuisine (and all the fixins). Visit our Seafood Department to select your choice of fish and pick up ready-to-go sides from the Deli, or make your own with a few fish fry approved recipes. If youâre really in a vacation state of mind, let us cook your fresh seafood for free!
Which is Better: Breading or Batter?
The short answer: It depends. 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.
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:
- A light coating of flour
- A binder (like eggs, milk, beer, etc.)
- A layer of herbs, spices and bread crumbs (or cornmeal, crushed crackers or crushed chips)
Batter
Works best for deep fryingâallowing 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 fried 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.
- Combine your dry ingredients with a teaspoon or two of baking powder and season as desired
- Add wet ingredients and whisk until smooth
How to Deep Fry Seafood
New to the world of deep frying? Use this guide to help you create crave-ably crispy seafood.
Coastal Mains
View All RecipesCreate these dishes and transport yourself to the coast of California, Italy, Japan and other scenic locations.
Savory Sides
View All RecipesNo fish fry would be complete without sides and these were made for the occasion.
Easy Tiki Cocktails
View All RecipesJust shake, strain and savor! Don't forget the little umbrellas to really complete the drink.
Create Your Own Dip With Schnucks Sauces
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.
