A simple and delicious recipe for pan-fried fish fillets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets white fish such as cod or tilapia
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating the fish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 1 lemon lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps the flour stick better.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and let them drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
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Notes
For best results, use firm white fish fillets like cod or tilapia. Pat them completely dry before coating in flour — this helps the fish get that golden, crispy crust when pan-fried in olive oil.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain even heat and prevent steaming. If needed, cook in batches. This recipe works well with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
Want a gluten-free option? Substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or rice flour for equally crispy results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 72gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1341mgPotassium: 1068mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 4mg