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haddock fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod and pollock are often more affordable and widely available.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective coating.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Pat dry the cleaned fish and season with salt and pepper.

Add olive oil, lime juice, rosemary, parsley, and garlic cloves. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight if you have time.

Mix the flour and paprika on a plate.

Coat fish on both sides with flour, pressing down firmly to adhere and shaking well to remove excess flour.

Heat a heavy based skillet over medium high heat until you see smoke. Add oil and swirl to coat the pan.

Add fish; it should sizzle straight away. Cook for 2 minutes until golden and crisp, pressing down gently, then flip.

Cook the other side for 2 minutes until crisp, then remove.

Serve fish immediately with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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