Golden Whitefish Recipe
crunchy texture, golden color, mild salinity
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Ingredients
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Fish
Coating
Frying
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the whitefish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to remove any excess moisture.
Coating
- 2
Make the Coating Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
- 6
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the coated fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the skillet; work in batches if necessary.
- 7
Drain the Fish
Once cooked, remove the fish fillets and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Garnish the fried whitefish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
