Description
This recipe shows you how to make crispy, golden-brown fish fillets using a matzo meal coating, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal or a traditional observance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute with extra matzo meal for Passover)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets completely dry using paper towels. This step helps the coating stick.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes.
- In the first dish, combine the flour (if using) and half of the matzo meal.
- In the second dish, lightly beat the eggs.
- In the third dish, mix the remaining matzo meal with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each fish fillet first in the flour/matzo meal mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured fillet into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the fillet thoroughly in the seasoned matzo meal mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
- Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
- Carefully place the coated fillets into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if necessary.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the fish from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the breaded fish fillets in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, like canola or vegetable oil, for frying.
- If you prefer a lighter crust, you can bake the fish at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85