NUT-CRUSTED FRIED FISH

Nut-Crusted Fried Fish image

The nutty taste of this simple coating complements flaky fish fillets quite nicely. Complete the meal with parsley new potatoes and corn on the cob in season. Or, for a faster finish, serve with frozen French fries and mixed vegetables.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or pistachios
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 pound fish fillets (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans or pistachios, salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and the milk in another bowl. Cut fish fillets into serving-size pieces if necessary. Dredge fish in flour, dip in milk, then coat with the crumb mixture., Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.