PECAN-CRUSTED OPAKAPAKA

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Opakapaka is the Hawaiian word for red snapper. This is a very popular fish in Hawaii, and having tried it, I can see why. The preparation isn't really Hawaiian, though. I usually prefer my seafood without breading, but this pecan crust is fantastic.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 scallion
1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
4 opakapaka fillets (red snapper)
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper.
  • Mix milk and egg.
  • Mince scallions and pecans and mix with crumbs.
  • All three of these mixtures should be on separate flat dishes.
  • Dip each fillet in flour mixture, then in milk mixture, then in pecan mixture.
  • Heat oil.
  • Cook fillets 3 minutes, or until golden.
  • Turn carefully and cook 3 minutes on the other side.

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