Frying fish

[Flash]

This was probably brought up sometime back but I could not find it. Anyhow, when frying fish, what degrees should the oil be and what type of oil is the best? Thanks.
Flash
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[Paul Waldowski]

Flash,

What type of oil is you use is mainly based on personal preference. I prefer to use a vegetable oil.

As for temp. Anything less than 350 degrees will have a tendency to allow the fish to absorb to much oil I prefer my oil to be between 360 and 375 degrees.

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[Havin' Fun]

One secret I've found is to fry them in Crisco Butter Flavored Shortening. Wonderful color and flavor!!!

I keep it around 400. I like to flash fry. In other words, fry hot and fast. Outside crispy and crunchy, and inside just cooked enough to turn white. Over done fish is likely the cause to many people not enjoying fried fish!

[fish4ed]

Yeah, the oil is a preference thing. Vegetable oil is a solid choice - relatively cheap, holds up well, yadayadayada. I've also used peanut, canola, lard, even olive oil - yes, it will smoke at the 350-400 degrees necessary for good fish frying, but heck the campfire's already smoking anyway.

I saw a guide once use a trick to let everyone know the oil was ready to put in the fish for a shorelunch. He floated a wooden matchstick in the oil, and once the match ignited the grease was hot enough to use. Sure impressed the kids!