Rajun Cajun Speckled Trout from Jerry Blose

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. speckled trout fillets
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun Rub (recipe below)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup corn meal
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Cajun Rub

  • 4 Tbsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp cayenne (red pepper)
  • 2½ Tbsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1½ Tbsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Prepare Cajun Rub: combine all ingredients in a container and mix well. Store tightly sealed; shake well before each use. Use as a coating mix for fish or chicken.
  2. Marinate fish: beat together the egg, milk and 1 Tbsp Cajun Rub, and pour into a zip-top bag with the fish fillets to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Prepare coating: combine the corn meal with 1 Tbsp of the rub in a shallow bowl or plate.
  4. Prepare skillet: heat the olive oil in a skillet until a drop of water sizzles.
  5. Prepare fish: dredge the fish thoroughly in the seasoned corn meal before placing it in the skillet.
  6. Cook: fry the fish for 3 to 5 minutes on each side and serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 3-4.