Prepare Your Gulf Coast Catch
Triggerfish
Recipes
Triggerfish are one of the best eating fish in the Gulf of Mexico, prized for their mild flavor and firm, clean texture. After a productive day fishing reefs and structure offshore, triggerfish are perfect for grilling, frying, or simple coastal dishes.
Fried Triggerfish
Ingredients
1½ lbs triggerfish fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
vegetable oil for frying
lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Pat the triggerfish fillets dry with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dredge the fillets in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
Carefully place the fillets in the hot oil.
Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Triggerfish Francaise
Ingredients
1½ lbs triggerfish fillets
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
lemon slices for serving
Instructions
Pat the triggerfish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
Lightly dredge the fillets in flour, then dip them into the beaten eggs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the fillets 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from the pan.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth and lemon juice, then simmer 2–3 minutes.
Return the fish to the pan and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
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