Description
A delightful platter filled with crispy, golden-brown shrimp, fish fillets, calamari, and sea scallops. This indulgent dish is served with tangy tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and fresh lemon wedges, perfect for a seafood feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb fish fillets (cod, haddock, or catfish), cut into portions
- 12 oz calamari rings
- 12 oz sea scallops
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Dipping Sauces:
- Tartar sauce
- Cocktail sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood: Rinse the shrimp, fish fillets, calamari, and scallops, then pat them dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the seafood with the buttermilk and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. This step helps tenderize the seafood and binds the coating.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the seafood.
- Fry the Seafood: Remove the seafood from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Fry the seafood in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook the seafood according to the following times:
- Shrimp: 2-3 minutes
- Fish fillets: 4-5 minutes
- Calamari: 1-2 minutes
- Scallops: 2-3 minutes The seafood should be golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Serve: Arrange the fried seafood on a large platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce on the side. This Fried Seafood Platter is great for sharing and perfect for seafood lovers!
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan, as it can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy seafood.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning to the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes