Crispy Fish Recipe
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
Cooking
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Fish
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and lemon juice over the fillets. Allow them to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Breading
- 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.
- 4
Cooking
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
