Fried and breaded fish has a delectable, crunchy exterior encasing moist and flavorful meat. While frying foods inherently adds calories, a heavy breading will rack up the fat content and drown out the fish's flavor. A light breading will provide the crispy exterior and help showcase, rather than mask, the meat within. However, if applied incorrectly, light breading will fall off the meat the moment it touches hot oil. To lightly bread fish to fry, you will need approximately five minutes.
Step 1
Rinse the fish in cool water. Set the fish aside on a sheet of plastic wrap so it retains the moisture from the water.
Step 2
Fill a shallow dish halfway with all-purpose flour. Coat the rinsed fish with flour and set aside. The flour coating helps the egg wash adhere to the fish.
Step 3
Combine the egg and milk in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Fill the second shallow dish halfway with dry breadcrumbs. Set the bowl and dish side by side for easy breading.
Step 4
Submerge the fish in the egg wash and roll in the dry breadcrumbs. Fry immediately.
Tips and Warnings
- To add a bit of kick to the breaded fish, add your favorite seasonings to the breadcrumbs or purchase a flavored variety.
Things You'll Need
- Plastic wrap
- All-purpose flour
- 2 shallow dishes
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. milk
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Dry breadcrumbs
References
- "Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking"'; Mark Bittman; 1999
- "Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook's Essential Companion"; Rick Moonen and Roy Finamore; 2008
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