Breaded Filet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish
Breading
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the fish filets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Breading Setup
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
Breading the Fish
- 3
Bread the Filets
Take each fish filet and dredge it in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres. Repeat for all filets.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Cook the Filets
Carefully place the breaded filets in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Filets
Serve the breaded filets hot, garnished with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce if desired.