Description
Learn how to make delicious pan-fried fish at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Breading: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture.
- Cook Fish: Heat oil and butter in a skillet, then cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Serve: Transfer fish to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding white wine or lemon juice to the pan for a quick sauce.
- This recipe works best with thin fillets; adjust cooking time for thicker cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
