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Breaded Fish Fillet with Rice and Salad

A quick and satisfying meal featuring crispy breaded fish fillets served over fluffy rice with a fresh tomato and lettuce salad. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Breaded Fish Fillet with Rice and Salad
comfortingAmericanfishcrispyweeknightmain coursedinnerpan-fried

Ingredients

  • 4 fillet white fish fillets
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 large tomato

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 1 cup rice in 2 cups water with a pinch of salt until tender, about 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Beat the 1 egg in a shallow dish. Place the 1 cup breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip each of the 4 fish fillets in egg, then press into breadcrumbs to coat both sides.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the breaded fish until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Toss the 2 cups lettuce and 1 chopped tomato with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve the fish over the rice with the salad on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • saucepan
  • shallow dish
  • plate

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