Red Lobster shares the secret to the tastiest fish fry recipe

Can you guess the fish fry recipe secret? While Red Lobster might tempt guests with Cheddar Bay Biscuits, the popular restaurant brand knows about frying fish. When it comes to the tastiest fish fry recipe, why not go to the fish experts to get a few tasty tips.

From Fridays during Lent to just a craving for a crispy, crunchy fish, Red Lobster has been many people’s go to restaurant for that classic fried fish. Still, there are times when that restaurant table is not convenient. Luckily, there is a secret that the home cooks can use in their kitchen.

Recently, Red Lobster shared a recipe for Red Lobster Fish Fry with Stout Aioli. While this recipe was part of the brand’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration menu, it is a tasty fish fry recipe for any time of the year.

What’s the Red Lobster fish fry recipe secret?

As many cooks have learned, the tastiest fried fish is more than just a great piece of white fish, crispy fried to perfection. It is about the seasoned breading. Granted, you do have to cook the fish correctly, but the seasoning mix makes for the perfect bite.

Here’s the recipe for Red Lobster Fish Fry with Stout Aioli.

Ingredients:

• (1) 11oz Bottle Stout Beer, such as Guinness
• 1⁄4 cup Honey
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups Mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 tsp Salt
• 1⁄4 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

1. Purchase a fish of your choice to fry and a box of Red Lobster Fish Fry Seafood Breading Mix from your local retailer. Prepare fish as instructed on the back of the box.

2. Put the beer, honey, and vinegar into a wide saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Reduce to about 1/3 until dark and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.

3. Mix the stout mixture with the mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.

In addition to the crispy fish, this recipe shines because of the aioli. Instead of the traditional tartar sauce, this aioli brings a tangy flavor to the fish. You might want to make some extra for dipping French fries or even a sauce for a fish sandwich.

Do you know a great recipe hack? What is your secret to a great fried fish?