Pan-Fried Small Fish
Crispy, golden pan-fried small fish with a bright garnish of green onions, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots. A simple, flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 1 pound small fish and pat completely dry with paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2
Place 0.5 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each fish in the flour, shaking off excess, and set aside on a plate.
Step 3
Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Working in batches, add the fish in a single layer without crowding. Cook until golden and crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Flip the fish and cook until the other side is golden and the fish is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Slice 3 green onions and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Shred 1 medium carrot into thin strips.
Step 7
Scatter the green onions, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrot over the fish. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
- Shallow dish
- Plate
- Knife
- Cutting board
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