Friday fish fries are a tradition in many parts of the country, especially during the Lenten season. Make your own fish fry with these recipes for homemade fried fish, tartar sauce, coleslaw, French fries and more.
Fish Fry Recipes
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Fish and Fries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
"Tuck in" as if you're in a traditional British pub. These oven-baked, moist fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that's healthy but just as crunchy and golden as the deep-fried kind. Simply seasoned and also baked, the crispy fries are perfect on the side. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Creamy Coleslaw
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This coleslaw recipe is great for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress, Galva, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 256 calories, 23g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
3/16
Oven Fries
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
12 pieces: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
4/16
Green Onion Tartar Sauce
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a traditional sauce worth making from scratch. It makes the meal feel very special, and guests are always impressed. You might never buy the bottled stuff ever again.
—Roger Slivon, Genesee Depot, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 74 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/16
Rye Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This gorgeous rye bread has just a touch of sweetness and the perfect amount of caraway seeds. With a crusty top and firm texture, it holds up well to sandwiches, but a pat of butter will do the job, too. —Holly Wade, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 118 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
6/16
Crunchy-Coated Walleye
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Potato flakes make a golden coating for these fish fillets, which are a breeze to fry on the stovetop. —Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 566 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 55g protein.
7/16
Macaroni Coleslaw
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much that we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
8/16
Garden Potato Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
My family eats these all the time, and the pancakes don't even taste like they're full of fresh veggies. We especially like the cheese mixed in. —Peggy Roos, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes (calculated without sour cream): 269 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
9/16
Tartar Sauce
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll never buy the jarred stuff again once you've tried this homemade tartar sauce recipe! —Michelle Stromko, Darlington, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/16
Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet potato fries, and get ready for smiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 475 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
11/16
Spectacular Overnight Slaw
Total Time
15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's great for a potluck because it's made the night before and the flavor keeps getting better. Whenever I serve it, I'm inundated with recipe requests. —Ruth Lovett, Bay City, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 120 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
12/16
Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant got me hooked on sweet potato fries. I started making them at home with different seasonings to match the taste. I'm thrilled with the results! —Jackie Gregston, Hallsville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 256 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
13/16
Rye Onion Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 slices)
From the Recipe Creator:
Though this earthy, whole-grain bread takes time to prepare, your patience—and palate—will be rewarded! On a cold winter’s day, a warm loaf is a wonderful accompaniment to a hearty stew. —Carol Fegley, Lavelle, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 138 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
14/16
Honey Mustard Coleslaw
Total Time
10 min
Servings
5 servings
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 216 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
15/16
Peppery Hush Puppies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For our family, a good fish dinner just isn't complete without these zesty hush puppies. You can also serve them alone as a satisfying snack. —Carolyn Griffin, Macon, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
4 hush puppies: 201 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Crispy Beer-Battered Fish
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. —Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 513 calories, 27g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
