A delicious fish fry for two
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
August 23, 2019 5:14pm CST
My husband fried some white perch and catfish for dinner this afternoon. I stewed the potatoes and onions, fried the corn bread and made the sweet tea.
It was really good, but the fish from our pond is much better. He had to buy these at a fish market. I hope we can get some from the pond for our next fish fry.
Now he's napping and I'm myLotting. And when he gets up, I have a mess to clean up in the kitchen. How can so much corn meal and oil get all over counter tops, the range, and the floor?
We're having some thunderstorms and rain right now...how's your day been? Do you ever fry fish?
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@snowy22315 (208835)
• United States
23 Aug 19
Rarely do I fish fry, but I have..I have some fish now..that I could fry if I so desired. I hope the fish was worth the mess..lol.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
It usually is worth the 45 minutes or so to clean the stove top, burners, counters, sweep and mop the floor, and load the dishwasher. But better when the fish are fresh.
@LindaOHio (222319)
• United States
23 Aug 19
My husband will eat fish occasionally; but it's very rare that I will indulge. I'll bet fish from your pond do taste a whole lot different than fish from a store. My day's been OK.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
I guess we get spoiled being able to eat fresh fish. Have you had catfish?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@LindaOHio Oh, that's right...you're that breaded rubber band lover!
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@LindaOHio (222319)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@1creekgirl No. I've had a deep fried fresh perch sandwich, I've eaten fish sticks and canned tuna and tasted salmon (didn't like it)...but I will eat scallops, crab and lobster...and clam strips.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Aug 19
Yummy fish we have not fried any ourselves but been to a fish fry at a friend of ours recently and it was yummy he also deep fried a turkey as well
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Aug 19
@1creekgirl It sure was they had this yummy grape salad there I had quite a bit of it and watermelon and fish.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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25 Aug 19
I usually prefer to bake my fish but have also enjoyed it fried when at a restaurant. Catfish is a tasty catch. Watch out for the small bones 
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Aug 19
My husband always fillets cat fish so I don't have to worry about the bones. Have you eaten herring? They have more tiny bones than any fish I know of, so we fry it very hard, then you can eat the fish, bones and all.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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27 Aug 19
@1creekgirl No, never tried herring. Just when I get the chance I'll see if I like it.
@jnrdutton (3450)
• United States
23 Aug 19
Ah the catfish, cornbread, and sweet tea sounds delicious.
Reminiscent of the down home country cooking of my Alabama family.
Sorry to hear about the kitchen mess and the weather.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
I bet you've eaten plenty of catfish, huh? The cleanup's usually worth it.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@jnrdutton It really is best if you can get it fresh. Hope you'll find some place to get fresh catfish.
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@jnrdutton (3450)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@1creekgirl When I was young, my great grandpa Lowell had a catfish farm.
I remember my great aunt preparing catfish @ a family reunion, but that was ages ago.
I rarely eat it now, but I would if I knew plenty of places to get it where I live.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Aug 19
sounds yummy. ya jest can't beat that which's fresh caught though. sadly much 'f that bought't the markets here 'd be farm raised. cornmeal, oil 'n flour...they jest take'n a life'f their own, lol.
congrats'n yer thunderboomers! i've fingers crossed we'll be gettin' a 3 fer (3 eves'n a row 'f such). whilst i'm most grateful fer the total 1/2" thus far, we sure could use a bit more. 'pposed to be triple digits this weekend with winds.
the hubs aint a fan 'f fish. dunno why?? 'twas raised'n such myself. my dad 'twas a most avid fisherman 'n hunter. made the best hush puppies 'n sauce e'er tasted.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@1creekgirl no ma'am. 've yet to find a gluten free flour (can't 've soy 'r any rice flours) that gives the proper texture :(
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
I would sure love to have some of your hushpuppies. My husband used to make good ones, but can't now with the gluten thing. Have you found a good recipe that you're able to eat now?
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@xFiacre (14805)
• Ireland
23 Aug 19
@1creekgirl You know? I never cook fish other than sometimes a darne of salmon. I only ever eat fish out, and my current favourite is sea bass. There is a restaurant here that serves up the most exquisite tandoori sea bass. Next week when I'm on holiday on the west coast I'm going to be eating squid and salmon and trout.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
Never had squid and I like salmon and trout, but you just can't beat a fresh, pond raised fried catfish. Hope your holiday will be great.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Aug 19
Rain and its been good.
Yes I used to every weekend.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Aug 19
Fresh is always good. Broiling really is healthier than frying.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Aug 19
Everyone is having fish today!
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@Spontaneo (14699)
• United States
23 Aug 19
May I have your recipe for your Southern Sweet Tea?
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@Spontaneo (14699)
• United States
24 Aug 19
@1creekgirl Thank you! There are so many versions! I am in search of the easiest recipe. 
