Fried Fish Fillet
A crispy, golden-brown fish fillet with a simple seasoned breading, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1.5 lb fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Set up a breading station: place 0.5 cup flour in one shallow dish, beat 2 eggs in a second, and put 1 cup breadcrumbs in a third.
Step 3
Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Fry the fillets in a single layer without crowding, cooking until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
Step 6
Transfer the fried fillets to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges or tartar sauce if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- shallow dishes for breading
- paper towels
- tongs
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