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Fried Fish

Crispy golden fried fish fillets, ready in minutes. A simple weeknight dinner or snack that's full of flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
25g
Fried Fish
ComfortingQuickAmericanPescatarianFishCrispyFlakyWeeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 1 lb fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  2. 2

    Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Carefully add the fish in a single layer, working in batches if needed.

  4. 4

    Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Shallow dish
  • Tongs

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