Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet

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These pan-fried fish fillets are very easy. You can use this method to make any type of fish fillets. Choose mild-flavored fish like flounder, halibut, cod, catfish, or tilapia.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on November 23, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (5 ounce) mild white fish fillets

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • salt to taste

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder

  • 4 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (Optional)

Directions

  1. Wash fish under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt on both sides.

  2. Combine flour and five-spice powder in a shallow bowl. Dip fish fillets into flour mixture to coat on both sides.

  3. Heat canola and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Use two spatulas to carefully flip fillets; continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 more minutes.

Tips

Instead of salt and lemon juice, you can marinate the fish in fish sauce for a little bit before pan-frying.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
19g Fat
10g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 319mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.