California Sand Dabs
Delight your taste buds with the coastal charm of California Sand Dabs, a simple yet flavorful seafood recipe perfect for any occasion. These tender, delicate sand dab fillets are lightly coated in a seasoned flour mix spiced with paprika, then pan-fried to golden perfection in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a celebration of fresh ingredients, complemented by a garnish of vibrant parsley and a squeeze of bright lemon for a citrusy finish. Whether served with roasted seasonal vegetables or a crisp salad, these California Sand Dabs are a seafood lover's dream, bringing a taste of the Pacific coast straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Sand dab fillets
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Gently rinse the sand dab fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl or plate, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika together.
Dredge each sand dab fillet in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coat on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The combination of butter and oil prevents burning and adds extra flavor.
Once the pan is hot and the butter is foaming, gently place 2 sand dab fillets into the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked fillets and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining 2 fillets, adding the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan as needed.
Garnish the cooked sand dab fillets with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, citrusy finish.
Enjoy your California Sand Dabs with a side of seasonal vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1458 mg | 31% | |
*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.
