How to Make Fresh Fried Largemouth Bass - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of catching your own fish and enjoying a freshly prepared meal. And when it comes to freshwater fishing, the largemouth bass is a prized catch for many anglers. Known for its aggressive strike and fighting spirit, the largemouth bass also happens to be delicious when cooked just right. In this recipe, we'll show you how to fry up a mouth-watering batch of fresh largemouth bass, perfect for any seafood lover.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound largemouth bass fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Zip and shake until evenly combined.
  • Drop 2 pieces of bass into the bag, zip, and shake to coat. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining bass.
  • Fry bass in the preheated deep fryer for 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 3799mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 461mg