Rajun Cajun Speckled Trout
Ingredients:
| 1 lb. speckled trout fillets |
| 2 Tbsp Cajun Rub |
| 1 egg, beaten |
| ¼ cup milk |
| ½ cup corn meal |
| ¼ cup Olive oil |
Cajun Rub:
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4 Tbsp paprika
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3 Tbsp cayenne (red pepper)
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2 ½ Tbsp coarse ground black pepper
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1 ½ Tbsp garlic powder
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1 ½ Tbsp onion powder
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3 Tbsp salt
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¾ teasp dried oregano
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¾ teasp dried thyme
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Preparation:
- Prepare Cajun Rub: Combine all ingredients in container and mix well. Store tightly sealed; shake well before each use. Use as a coating mix for fish or chicken.
- Marinate fish: Beat together egg, milk and 1 Tbsp Cajun Rub and pour into zip lock bag with fish fillets to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare coating: Combine the corn meal with 1 Tbsp of the rub in a shallow bowl or plate.
- Prepare skillet: Heat olive oil in skillet until drop of water sizzles.
- Prepare fish: Dredge fish thoroughly in the seasoned flour before placing in skillet.
- Cook: Fry fish for 3 to 5 minutes on each side and serve immediately.
Serves: 3-4