Breaded Fried Fish
Transform your mealtime with this crispy and golden **Breaded Fried Fish** recipe, a quick and delicious way to enjoy perfectly seasoned fillets with a crunchy breadcrumb coating. With just 15 minutes of prep and a few pantry staples like flour, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table. Each fillet is fried to perfection in hot vegetable oil for a beautifully golden crust that contrasts with the tender, flaky fish inside. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a tangy twist, and serve it as a main dish alongside your favorite sides. This recipe is ideal for family dinners or when you're craving a comforting, crowd-pleasing seafood option. Perfectly crispy, irresistibly flavorful, and easy to make, this dish will quickly become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs and milk until thoroughly combined.
Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Dip the floured fillets into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Press the egg-coated fillets into the breadcrumbs, covering them completely with a layer of crumbs.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the breaded fish fillets to the hot oil without overcrowding the skillet. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to fry in batches.
Fry each fillet for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
Remove the fried fish from the skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Slice the lemon into wedges and serve alongside the fried fish for optional squeezing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 489.0 g | 627% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.7 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 6138 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.5 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.8 mcg | 84% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1973 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
