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Masa Harina Fish Fry (Gluten-Free)

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Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, southern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-lb. skinless halibut fillet
  • 2 c Masa Harina (nixtamalized corn flour) white or yellow corn
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder freshly ground chile d'arbol
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Pepper
  • 2 c buttermilk
  • 1/4 c Tapatio or other hot sauce
  • 3 c oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Pour 2-3 inches of oil into a large skillet and heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Cut halibut into 4 servings, or 8-ounce portions and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine buttermilk and Tapatio in a bowl. Place the masa marina, chili pepper, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge the pieces of his in the buttermilk mixture and then the masa harina (or corn flour) mixture.
  • Gently set coated fish into hot oil and fry 5 minutes on each side until medium golden brown in color.
  • When the fish is evenly golden all over, remove and drain on brown paper sacks.
Keyword gluten-free