Crispy Pan Fried Fish

Name: Crispy Pan Fried Fish
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 2 thin fish fillets, around 150g/5 oz each, 1 cm / 2/5" thick, skin on or off ((Note 1)); Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup / 35g flour ((plain/all purpose, wholemeal)); 1 tsp paprika (, optional (Note 2)); 2 - 3 tbsp oil, enough to mostly thinly cover base ((I use vegetable or canola)); Lemon wedges; Finely chopped parsley or dill (, for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep:3minCook:5min

Recipe video above. 3 key tips to ensure your pan fried fish comes out beautifully golden and crispy every time: pat the fish dry, press flour on well but shake excess off well, and heat the pan first before adding the oil or use a heavy duty non stick pan. With a good fish, well seasoned and crispy skin, I don't need a sauce....but I've added a couple in the notes just in case! :)

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:37:57 GMT