Low Fat Crispy Fried Small Fish
Dive into guilt-free indulgence with this **Low Fat Crispy Fried Small Fish** recipe—an oven-baked twist on a seafood classic that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring small fish like smelt or anchovies, each piece is coated in a zesty blend of all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and seasonings like smoked paprika and garlic powder, creating a crispy crust without the need for deep frying. The use of egg whites and baking powder ensures a light texture, while a spritz of olive oil cooking spray brings a golden, crunchy finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, protein-packed dinner is perfect for anyone craving crispy seafood with less fat. Serve with fresh lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing snack or main dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Small fish (such as smelt or anchovies)
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Cornmeal
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Egg whites
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with lemon juice until slightly frothy.
Pat the small fish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Dip each fish into the egg white mixture, ensuring it's thoroughly coated. Allow any excess egg white to drip off before coating the fish in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Gently press the dry mixture onto the fish to ensure a good crust forms.
Place the coated fish on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Lightly spray the fish with olive oil cooking spray to encourage browning and crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the fish over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot with a wedge of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3378 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 162.0 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.0 mcg | 125% | |
| Calcium | 786 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
