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15 Best Side Dishes for Fried Fish

Mary Claire Lagroue
By Mary Claire Lagroue December 16, 2020
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When it comes to frying fish, people tend to belong to one of two camps. The first has a knack for flipping battered fillets over the skillet reeeal quick for a no-fuss (but often fantastic) meal. That's that. The second draws a clear line between fried fish and fish fries. This camp considers frying fish an event, ordained to gather people together. Cold drinks and warm conversation are a must. But whether you're feeding one person or the multitudes, the sides still matter. Read on for some of the best.

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Chef John's French Fries

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French fries may be the most obvious fried fish pairing, but this pro tip from Chef John isn't as obvious: Fries should be doused in hot oil twice. Twice! Who knew?

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Mashed Peas

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In the British Isles, peas and fish and chips go together like peas and carrots. But who wouldn't choose fish and chips over carrots, right?

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Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

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Potatoes, peas, and mint join forces as the ultimate battered fish side.

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Restaurant-Style Coleslaw

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Because restaurants all over the United States serve fried fish with coleslaw, we forget we actually have to make slaw ourselves (or at least grab a container at the deli) if we want to eat it at home come fried fish night. Home cooks rave about this recipe.

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Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

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All the creaminess and tang of traditional coleslaw but cooler thanks to the cucumber's water content.

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Cheese and Bacon Potato Rounds

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Crispy fried fish meets its match in ultra-indulgent cheese and bacon potato rounds. Top these babies with sour cream and chopped chives.

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Chef John's Succotash

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Fresh jalapeno kicks this succotash up a notch, while corn, tomatoes, red peppers, and yellow onions lend a subtle sweetness.

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Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw

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Coated with ingredients like lime zest, rice vinegar, and sweet chili sauce, this zippy slaw gives beer-battered fish life. Add tortillas, and you've got fish tacos.

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Homemade Salt and Vinegar Chips

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Malt vinegar is the condiment to end all other condiments when it comes to fried cod and chips. Here, it brings some acid to salty, savory baked potato chips.

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Hush Puppies

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Hush puppies and Southern fried catfish share a couple of key ingredients, making them a natural combo. Home cooks make these 'pups their own with ingredients like garlic powder, jalapeno, or chili powder for an extra kick.

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Kickin' Collard Greens

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Another Southern side for fried fish, collard greens simmer with bacon, garlic, onion, and chicken broth until they're perfectly savory. 

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Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

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Crispy bits of Parmesan and garlic give this simple roasted cauliflower its five-star rating. This dish takes barely any effort to prepare, so you can focus on frying.

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Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

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Lemony green beans brighten up any meal you serve them with, but this side would pair especially well with fried fish.

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Melody's Corn Maque Choux

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Serve Cajun-style fried fish with maque choux, a traditional Louisiana succotash. With crumbled bacon, bacon drippings, and butter, this side has enough flavor to stand up to spicy batter.

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Suzy's Mashed Red Potatoes

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You don't need gravy to give these mashed potatoes oomph. Red potato skins add flavor — as do generous amounts of butter, milk, and sour cream. 

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    1 of 15 Chef John's French Fries
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