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 Mixture
Cooking
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Season the Fish
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- 3
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers but is not smoking.
- 5
Bread the Fish
Take each marinated fish fillet and first dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then coat it in the breading mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres.
- 6
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the breaded fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spatula to remove the fish and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.