Fresh Fried Largemouth Bass

Turn your fresh catch of largemouth bass into crispy fried bites with the help of this easy black bass recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 419 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 pound largemouth bass fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bass in a bowl. Add salt and cover with water. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out all blood. Rinse bass thoroughly to remove salt. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Place cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Zip and shake until evenly combined.

Step 4

Drop 2 pieces of bass into the bag, zip, and shake to coat. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining bass.

Step 5

Fry bass in the preheated deep fryer for 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.