Fried Rockfish Bites

Directions

  1. Plate 5 pieces of fried seafood with 3 1/2 tablespoons of mustard seafood aioli, in a portion cup and garnish each order with a lemon wedge and parsley sprig.

Ingredients

  • 5 pieces Breaded Rockfish Bites, (see recipe below)
  • 1 cup Mustard Seafood Aioli, (see recipe below)
  • 1 ea. lemon(s), cut into 4 wedges
  • 4 sprigs parsley, fresh

Breaded Rockfish

Directions

  1. Trim seafood into pieces no thicker than 3/4" so they fry quickly without becoming too dark.
  2. Lay fish pieces out close together on a sheet pan and season lightly on one side with Grill Mates Seafood Seasoning.
  3. Set up a standard breading station in equally sized shallow half hotel pans.
  4. Next to the seasoned seafood bites, start with flower, then a pan of egg wash, a pan of panko crumbs and finally a parchment lined sheet tray for the breaded seafood bites. Bread each piece through the flour, egg wash and panko.
  5. Hold refrigerated for frying to order.
  6. Fry 5 pieces to order in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit fryer.

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. rockfish, filets, cut into 1-ounce bites (cod fillets can be used as a substitute)
  • 1 tbsp. McCormick Grill Mates® Seafood Seasoning
  • 1 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 2 cups egg wash
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs

Mustard Seafood Aioli

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, hydrate the Grill Mates Seafood Seasoning in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  2. Combine with French's Spicy Brown Mustard and mayonnaise.
  3. Hold refrigerated for use.

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. McCormick Grill Mates® Seafood Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp. French's Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise