Best 3 Crispy Pan Fried Fish Recipes
Crispy pan-fried fish is a delectable dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The key to achieving that perfect crispy texture lies in understanding the cooking technique and selecting the right type of fish. This article aims to provide you with all the essential information you need to create a crispy pan-fried fish that will tantalize your taste buds. We will guide you through the process, from choosing the appropriate fish to mastering the art of pan-frying, ensuring that you achieve that golden-brown exterior and tender, flaky interior every time.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CRISPY FRIED FISH
Bring back the Friday night fish fry tradition with this updated recipe. Using Progresso panko crispy bread crumbs help the crust stay extra-crisp, while the fish remains moist.
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoned salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs and beer with whisk. Place bread crumbs in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- In electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches oil to 350°F. Coat both sides of fish fillets with flour mixture, then dip in beer mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely.
- Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
PAN FRIED FISH
Steps:
- Heat a heavy pan over medium high heat.
- Season fish on meat side with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge fish in flour and shake off excess. When pan is good and hot, add Canola oil followed immediately by 1 tablespoon butter. As soon as foaming subsides, place fish in pan with the skin side down. Jiggle pan for the first 10 seconds to keep the fish from sticking. Cook until golden crust forms on meat. Carefully turn fish away from you and again jiggle pan for the first few seconds. Cook until skin turns golden brown. Remove to a warm plate.
- Pour out the cooking fat, add remaining butter and quickly fry the capers. Remove pan from the heat, add lemon juice to pan and swirl. Pour sauce over the fish and serve.
SHEET-PAN KIMCHI FRIED RICE
Kimchi fried rice doesn't need a weeknight makeover - it's already so easy. But this oven method maximizes the surface area of the dish by using a sheet pan, increasing the potential for that coveted nurungji, or scorched rice. By baking this dish, you can start with fresh rice (no need for day-old), as the dry oven heat draws out the moisture from the moist grains and turns them crispy-chewy, plus the only active cooking required here is stirring together the ingredients. The oven handles the rest, which means no actual stir-frying. Eggs cracked on top, gently baked to silky perfection, are a necessary finish, as the runny yolks sauce the gochugaru-stained rice.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the rice in a sieve and rinse it under cold running water, shaking constantly, just a few seconds. Add the rinsed rice and 2 cups cold water to a rice cooker or medium pot and soak for 10 minutes. If using a rice cooker, turn it on and cook rice until soft and fluffy. If using a pot, bring the water to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to very low, cover and continue simmering, without peeking, for 20 minutes; remove the pot from the heat and let the rice finish steaming, still covered, until the grains are soft, distended and a little shiny, about 10 minutes. Uncover your cooked rice, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, gochujang, kimchi juice, soy sauce and sugar. Season generously with salt, then stir in the chopped kimchi and onion. Add the cooked rice, butter and seaweed and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
- Transfer the rice mixture to a large rimmed sheet pan and spread out loosely. Bake until the top of the rice is crispy and chewy but not burned, 25 to 30 minutes, opening the oven door halfway through (to check on it, but also to let excess moisture out during the cooking).
- Remove the pan from the oven. Using a spoon, create 6 shallow depressions in the rice. Crack the eggs into the depressions and place the pan back in the oven until the egg whites have just set, 3 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately, while the eggs are still runny.
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Flat, firm-fleshed fish like tilapia, cod, or flounder work best for pan-frying. Avoid fish that are too delicate, such as salmon or trout.
- Use a good nonstick skillet: This will help prevent the fish from sticking and breaking apart.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help create a crispy crust on the fish.
- Season the fish simply: Salt and pepper are all you really need. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, if you like.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the fish in batches if necessary.
- Don't move the fish around too much: Let it cook undisturbed for a few minutes on each side.
- Cook the fish until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork: This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the fish immediately: Pan-fried fish is best enjoyed hot out of the skillet.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried fish is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids. It's a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad.
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