Flying Fish

Ingredients

For the Fish:
4 flying fish fillets (or any firm white fish fillets)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bajan Seasoning:
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Bajan Seasoning

In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), parsley, thyme, green onions, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Rub the fish fillets with the Bajan seasoning and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Breading Station

In one bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornmeal.

In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk.

Bread the Fish

Remove the marinated fish fillets from the seasoning. Season them with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme leaves.

Dredge each fish fillet in the flour and cornmeal mixture, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it again with the flour and cornmeal mixture.

Fry the Fish

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Fry the fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.