Classic Fried Fish

Classic Fried Fish

Under 30 MinsStovetopDinner • LunchComfort Food • Kid-FriendlyGerman
Medium
20min
420kcal
2people

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Golden-brown fried fish fillet with a crispy coating – simple, fast, and irresistible.

A Classic Fried Fish is the ultimate comfort food for all seafood lovers. In this recipe, we show you how to prepare a Classic Fried Fish that impresses with its golden-brown, crispy breading and tender core. Choosing the right fish is crucial; firm white meat like cod, pollock, or haddock is excellent as it doesn't fall apart during frying. An important tip for the perfect Classic Fried Fish is to pat the fish thoroughly dry before breading – this is the only way the crust adheres optimally. We use a traditional three-step breading process of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, which forms a protective shell in the hot oil and keeps the fish from drying out. The combination of textures makes this dish so popular: the audible crunch at the first bite, followed by juicy, flavorful fish. Serve it traditionally with remoulade, lemon, or a fresh potato salad. When frying, make sure the oil is at the right temperature (about 170-180°C) so that the breading becomes crispy immediately without absorbing too much fat. Refined with a pinch of sea salt right after frying, this fish becomes the star of the plate. Whether for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, this recipe is easy to implement and guarantees a result like from the fish market.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Fish fillet (e.g. cod or pollock) (2 medium fillets)
  • 60 g All-purpose flour (about ½ cup)
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 100 g Breadcrumbs (about 1 cup)
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Rinse the fish fillet thoroughly under cold water and pat very dry with paper towels. Cut into serving portions.
  2. 2
    Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Prepare three deep plates: Fill the first with flour, the second with the beaten egg, and the third with breadcrumbs.
  4. 4
    Dredge each piece of fillet in the flour first and lightly tap off any excess flour.
  5. 5
    Then dip the fish through the egg so that it is coated everywhere.
  6. 6
    Finally, turn in the breadcrumbs and lightly press the crumbs on.
  7. 7
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. 8
    Carefully place the breaded fish into the hot oil and fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9
    Drain briefly on paper towels and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

  • For a particularly airy breading, you can mix a splash of sparkling mineral water into the egg.
  • Do not put too many pieces of fish in the pan at once so that the temperature of the oil does not drop too much.
  • Fresh lemon wedges for drizzling right before eating preserve the crispiness.

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