Best Pan Fried Cumin Chile Crusted Fish Recipes

PAN-FRIED FISH WITH BACON-MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce:.
• Put bacon & onion in a sml saucepan over med-heat. Stir constantly & cook for 2 min or till onion is soft.
• Add cream, shallots & cornstarch blended w/water. Stir constantly till mixture boils & begins to thicken.
• Add mushrooms, simmer for 1 min & set aside.
• For Fish Fillets:.
• Dredge fish fillets in flour & shake off any excess (I just shake them gently in a sml plastic bag filled w/the flour).
• Heat butter in a lrg frying pan, add fish in a single layer & cook over med-heat for about 4 min on ea side or till fish is tender.
• To Serve: Spoon sauce equally over ea fish fillet & serve immediately (I also sprinkle the final assembly w/fresh parsley & a few capers).
• NOTE: If the sauce becomes thicker than desired, warm gently over low heat & add sml amts of milk or cream to thin it to your desired consistency.

MOIST PAN-FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch and herbs in a bowl, set aside.
• Whisk eggs with milk and cayenne until a butter-yellow color is achieved. Set aside.
• Dip each fish fillet half in egg mixture, let excess drip off. Then coat in cornstarch mix. Set on plates so they do not stick together.
• Melt about 1/2 a Tbsp of butter in a large skillet. Add 5 or 6 fillet halves. Add butter as needed to keep the coating from drying out.
• Cook until a deep golden color is achieved and fish is cooked through. It should flake easily.
• Enjoy!

CHILI-CUMIN FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Sprinkle fish fillets generously on all sides with coarse salt; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse fish to remove salt and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place eggs and matzo meal in separate large shallow bowls. Mix chili powder, cumin, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl to blend. Sprinkle fish generously with chili powder mixture. Dip fish into eggs, then into matzo meal, coating completely. Transfer fish to waxed paper.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry fish in single layer until just opaque in center and golden brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer fish to paper towels and drain.
• Arrange fish on platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs.

PAN-FRIED FISH WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE FOR TWO

Steps:

• COAT fish with flour.
• HEAT dressing in medium skillet on medium heat. Add fish; cook 4 to 5 minute on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• ADD broth and lemon juice to skillet; cook 3 minute or until reduced by half, stirring frequently with whisk. Add cream cheese; cook 1 minute or until melted, stirring constantly. Pour over fish. Sprinkle with parsley.
• My Notes: My only modification is adding panko bread crumbs to the flour,makes them fluffier.