Crispy Pan Fried Fish Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Paula Johnson   Crispy Pan Fried Fish Recipe uses fish fillets, flour, paprika, oil, and lemon wedges in making this delicious pan fried fish recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Fish and Seafood    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:293 calories17.0 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   10 Minutes Cook Time:   5 Minutes Total Time:   15 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 thin fish fillets, around 5 oz each
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika , optional
• 2 - 3 tbsp oil, enough to mostly thinly cover base
• Garnishes:
• Lemon wedges
• Finely chopped parsley or dill

DIRECTIONS

• Pat the fish dry on both sides. This is especially important if you are using thawed frozen fish. Season the fish well on both sides with salt and pepper (key!).
• Mix the flour and paprika on a plate. Coat fish on both sides with flour, pressing down firmly so it adheres, but shake well to remove excess.
• Heat a heavy based skillet (normal or non stick) over medium high heat until you see wisps of smoke. Add oil and swirl to coat the pan - it will heat within seconds.
• Add fish - it should sizzle straight away. Shake the pan lightly to move the fish. Cook for 2 minutes until golden and crisp, pressing down gently, then flip. Cook the other side for 2 minutes until crisp then remove. If it's browning too quickly, just remove pan from the stove briefly. If it's stuck, don't move - it will release naturally once golden. Serve fish immediately with lemon wedges and garnished with dill or parsley, if using. It starts to lose crispiness after 5 minutes.

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