CRISPY Salt & Pepper Fish Fillets | INSANELY Delicious and Easy Recipe

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often cheaper and works similarly for crispiness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour is often less expensive and can yield a lighter texture.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish can be a budget-friendly substitute.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is often cheaper and can provide a similar green freshness.

Pat 3 cod fillets (8 oz each) dry with paper towels.

Season the cod with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides.

Cut each fillet into two evenly sized pieces for a total of six pieces.

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 g) and season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g), then mix together.

In a separate bowl, crack in 2 eggs, season with salt and pepper, and whisk together.

In a third bowl, add 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (110 g), season with sea salt and black pepper, and mix together.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup sunflower oil (150 ml).

Coat each piece of fish in the flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage.

Once the oil is hot (after 6 to 8 minutes), add the fish pieces in a single layer, spaced out.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Remove the fish from the frying pan and transfer to a wire rack with paper towels underneath, letting them sit for about 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 g), 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (5 g), 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion (20 g), 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (35 g), and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (10 ml).

Season the tartar sauce with sea salt and black pepper, and whisk until well mixed.

Transfer the tartar sauce to a serving dish and add some crispy fish fillets on top.

Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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