Fried Fish with Shrimp and Guacamole
Crispy fried fish and tender shrimp served with fresh guacamole and lime, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with tortilla chips on the side.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 1 lb fish fillets into 4 portions and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Set up a dredging station: place 0.5 cup flour in one bowl, beat 1 egg in another. Dip each fish piece in flour, then egg, then back in flour; shake off excess.
Step 3
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Fry the fish in batches without crowding, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the 0.5 lb shrimp and cook over medium-high, stirring, until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Mash the 2 avocados with juice of 1 lime and salt to taste. Serve the fish and shrimp with guacamole, lime slices, and 2 cups tortilla chips.
Step 6
Optional: add chopped cilantro or a pinch of chili powder to the guacamole for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowls
- paper towels
- fork or potato masher
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