Description
Crispy fish fillets are a delectable seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. With a perfectly golden, crunchy coating and tender, flaky fish inside, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. Serve these delightful fillets with zesty tartar sauce for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Enjoy the blend of textures and flavors that make each bite a celebration around the dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with lemon juice, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dip each fish fillet into the flour, shaking off excess. Next, coat in the egg mixture and finally roll in the breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked fillets to paper towel-lined plates to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, combine breadcrumbs with cornmeal. - Feel free to substitute different fish based on availability. - Baking option: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake coated fillets on parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes.