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Lubys Fried Fish Recipe

Lubys Fried Fish Recipe

Crispy, golden, and delicious, this Luby’s Fried Fish Recipe is a perfect copycat of the Texas cafeteria classic. Paired with homemade tartar sauce, it’s comfort food at its best.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern Comfort Food
Calories: 430
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish Ingredients

  • 6 pcs cod fish (fresh, fillets)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ⅓ cup saltine crackers (finely crushed)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Oil (for deep frying)
For the Tartar Sauce

  • 2 cups 2 cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup yellow onions (minced)
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup fresh parsley (minced)
  • ½ cup ½ cup dill pickle relish (drained)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When preparing Luby's Fried Fish, the right tools help ensure the process goes smoothly and your fish turns out perfectly crispy.
  1. Mixing Bowls: To prepare the flour, cracker crumbs, and buttermilk mixture.
  2. Whisk: For blending the buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Deep Fryer or Heavy Pot: To fry the fish evenly at the right temperature.
  4. Slotted Spoon or Frying Spider: For safely removing fish from hot oil.
  5. Kitchen Thermometer: To ensure oil stays around 350°F for the perfect fry.
  6. Paper Towels & Wire Rack: For draining excess oil and keeping the fish crisp.