LIGHT AND CRISPY FRIED HALIBUT

Light and Crispy Fried Halibut image

Deep-fried halibut coated with panko bread crumbs makes the best fish and chips we've ever made or had.

Provided by Dick Panzica

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Halibut

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

oil for frying
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ (8 ounce) package panko bread crumbs
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound halibut, cut into 2-inch squares

Steps:

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Whisk eggs, milk, and flour together in a shallow bowl. Stir panko bread crumbs and seasoned bread crumbs together in another bowl.
Gently dip halibut squares into egg mixture, the press gently into bread crumbs mixture to generously coat completely. Place breaded halibut in a single layer on a plate while breading the rest.
Cook halibut in preheated oil until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 130.7 mg, Fat 95.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 1.8 g