Here’s a classic Southern-style Fried Fish with Potatoes and Collard Greens meal—crispy, flavorful, and hearty. 🐟🥔🥬
Ingredients
For the Fried Fish
- 4 fish fillets (catfish, tilapia, or cod)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal (optional for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges or cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Collard Greens
- 1 lb collard greens, washed and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon drippings
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
2. Cook the collard greens
- Heat olive oil or bacon drippings in a large skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add collard greens, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Fry the fish
- In a shallow bowl, pour buttermilk. In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dip fish fillets in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry fish 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve
- Plate fried fish with roasted potatoes and collard greens.
- Optional: serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or hot sauce.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, season the collard greens with a smoked ham hock.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a twist. 🍠
- Make it a one-pan meal by roasting potatoes and finishing fish in the oven if you prefer less frying.
If you want, I can also give a complete Southern dinner menu with sides like cornbread and fried green tomatoes to go perfectly with this meal.
