Easy Pan Fried Fish
Easy Pan Fried Fish is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky fish fillets with a golden, crispy crust. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners and requires just a few simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 15–20 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, haddock, or basa)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or cornmeal)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill), optional
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or paprika.
- Place flour (or cornmeal) on a shallow plate. Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the fish fillets in the hot skillet, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden.
- Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use firm, white fish for best texture and ease of cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches for best results.
- Add a mix of flour and cornmeal for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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