Fried fish
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Fried fish refers to any fish that has been prepared by frying. Often, the fish is covered in batter, or flour, or herbs and spices before being fried.
Fish is fried in many parts of the world, and fried fish is an important dish in many cuisines. Well-known examples include sole meunière and trout meunière, fish and chips (staple of the UK and Commonwealth countries), fried catfish, and the Cajun blackened fish pioneered by Paul Prudhomme.
Long John Silver's, Skipper's, Captain D's, and Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips are well-known North American franchise restaurants that serve fried fish as their main food offered.
Community fish fries are popular in the southern region of the United States. These "social gatherings" usually centered around religion and were often accompanied with more food, dancing, scripture and snakes. The snakes were not commonly eaten.
In the American Midwest and Northeast community fish fries are popular and have a religious connection because they are often held in church basements or lots, especially during Lent for those who observe it by eating fish. These fish frys are generally informal, casual events that wouldn't be mistaken for a church service.
