Easy Fried Fish Fillet Recipe
6 min·American
Easy Fried Fish Fillet Recipe
Ingredients
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Fish & Frying
- 1 pound fish fillets, such as haddock, tilapia, or cod
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional
- Lemon wedges
- tartar sauce
- or rémoulade
Instructions
7 steps
- 1
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
- 2
Dredge the fish fillets in the seasoned flour, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 3
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Carefully place the coated fish fillets in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.
- 5
Fry the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3 min - 6
Remove the fish from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or rémoulade, if desired.
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