Tried a New to us Fry Mix

  • bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    July 18, 2012 at 1:54 pm #1278200

    I have used a lot of coatings for frying with, Frying Magic, Shore Lunch, SturdiWheat and homemade. The wife and I love to mix things up and try different seasonings so the taste buds don’t get bored. The other day we purchased Zatarain’s crispy southern fish fri and fell in love with the stuff. The wife’s palate doesn’t care for hot and spicy but, this mix she woofed right down.
    We even fried zucchini in it and that was awesome. We plan on trying deep fried shrooms next along with using the mix in the wife’s recipe for Red Beans and rice.
    I’m sure there are many out there that have used the stuff but for those that have not, I recomend you put it on your list of things to try. At a $1.50 for a box you can’t go wrong.
    Just passing the word!

    dfresh
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 3053
    July 18, 2012 at 1:56 pm #1085267

    I’m a big Zatarin’s guy myself. I should probably buy the red and black beans and rice by the pallet. Never tried the frying products, but will give it a shot!

    What kind of fish were you frying? Walleye?

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    July 18, 2012 at 1:57 pm #1085269

    Thanks for the review. I have a few sunnies in the fridge that might need some of that.

    wheels2
    Ham Lake,MN
    Posts: 60
    July 18, 2012 at 2:01 pm #1085271

    Who carries it?

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    July 18, 2012 at 2:03 pm #1085272

    One of my wifes favorite mixes also.

    jighead-two
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 642
    July 18, 2012 at 2:04 pm #1085273

    Looks good, I’m going to have to try it.

    mike-west
    Amery, WI
    Posts: 1422
    July 18, 2012 at 2:10 pm #1085276

    Stop it! That picture made me REAL HUNGRY!!!
    It’s now on my list as I’ve never treid nor heard of it.
    Thanks

    slipbobnick
    MN
    Posts: 115
    July 18, 2012 at 2:11 pm #1085277

    my mouth is watering.

    whichever mix you like throw in a handful of shredded cocanut amazing

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    July 18, 2012 at 2:11 pm #1085279

    Quote:

    What kind of fish were you frying? Walleye?

    Bluegills.

    Quote:

    Who carries it?

    We purchased it at Wal-Mart but I’m sure others carry it.

    lhprop1
    Eagan
    Posts: 1899
    July 18, 2012 at 2:44 pm #1085301

    Quote:

    I’m a big Zatarin’s guy myself. I should probably buy the red and black beans and rice by the pallet. Never tried the frying products, but will give it a shot!

    The red/black beans and rice is amazing stuff.

    For the fish breading, I’ll continue to support the local company, though. I love the little bit of sweetness in the Sturdiwheat.

    c_hof
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 256
    July 18, 2012 at 3:55 pm #1085346

    Zatarains is my favorite fish breading. They also make a cajun version that is awesome. Plus, it’s so easy. Just make sure the fillets are a little wet, and throw them in a bag with this stuff. Delicious!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    July 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm #1085351

    Quote:

    Zatarains is my favorite fish breading. They also make a cajun version that is awesome. Plus, it’s so easy. Just make sure the fillets are a little wet, and throw them in a bag with this stuff. Delicious!

    I did dip my filets in milk then rolled in the seasoning. If you like the batter thicker you could give them an egg wash first.

    Is the cajun hot. If so for the wife I would have to pass

    c_hof
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 256
    July 18, 2012 at 4:20 pm #1085359

    I have never tried milk or an egg wash with it. I might have to try it once to see if it adds anything. I just rinse the fillets in water, put them in a ziplock bag with the zatarains and shake. Then I put them directly into the fryer. Makes very little mess that way.

    The cajun does have some kick. I have the same issue with the wife, so I haven’t had it for a while, but it’s very good.

    Now that I look at their website, I don’t see the cajun on it. Maybe they don’t make it anymore. Like I said, it’s been a while.

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    July 18, 2012 at 4:24 pm #1085361

    try soaking the fillets in a stout or dark beer for about a half hour, then bread. Gives them a wonderful malt taste.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18717
    July 18, 2012 at 5:01 pm #1085382

    We are always looking for new stuff to try as well. I will definitely give this one a try. Right now our go-to coatings are Andys and Drakes but its time for something new. Thanks.

    blufloyd
    Posts: 698
    July 18, 2012 at 7:14 pm #1085466

    ok go get some Andy’s Red now do not get Andy’s Cajun get the Red.

    Drain fillets and shake in bag of Andy’s let set till coating is wet.
    Really good…..

    river rat randy
    Hager City WI
    Posts: 1736
    July 18, 2012 at 11:22 pm #1085560

    Bret Did you say RED BEANS and RICE…….YUM…..rrr

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    July 19, 2012 at 7:18 pm #1085826

    Zatarans is the best, been using it for years. Most Sam’s Clubs have it in large containers for cheap, I think about $7.

    moxie
    Sioux City,IA
    Posts: 874
    July 19, 2012 at 10:29 pm #1085878

    Thanks..i will try that next week on my day off.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
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    July 20, 2012 at 1:28 am #1085927

    Quote:

    Zatarans is the best, been using it for years. Most Sam’s Clubs have it in large containers for cheap, I think about $7.


    Seems to have missed my radar here at the home front!

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    July 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm #1086454

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    I was in woodbury and looked for it at cub foods, Wallmart and sam’s none of them had it

    If Sam’s Club has it, it will be with all the other seasonings. The only Sam’s that I have found it at was in Wausau. Eau Claire does not have it, I did talk to the manager and requested that they stock it, we will see if that happens.

    This is the large one from Sam’s, it’s 5.75 lbs.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    July 24, 2012 at 12:11 pm #1086862

    Dip zucchini slices in a mix of 1 egg and 1 cup of milk then drudged through the Zatarains and deep fried. That was also very good!

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