Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCHICA MiamiCrispy Fish Recipe

Crispy Fish Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami
Time45m
Serves4

Make Crispy Fish Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Breading

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and lemon juice over the fillets. Allow them to marinate for about 15 minutes.

Breading

  1. 3

    Prepare the Breading Station

    In one shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In another dish, beat the eggs with milk until well combined. In a third dish, mix together cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika.

  2. 4

    Bread the Fish

    Coat each marinated fish fillet in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it with the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to become hot but not smoking.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully add the breaded fish fillets to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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