Fried Whitefish

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup seasoned fish-fry mix
• 1/2 cup packaged biscuit mix
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/4 lbs whitefish haddock or 1 1/4 lbs other firm-textured fish fillets, fresh or frozen
• shortening or cooking oil

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow dish, stir together the fish-fry mix, biscuit mix, parmesan cheese, dry onion soup mix, paprika, italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic powder. set aside.
• 2 thaw fish, if frozen. rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. cut fish into four serving-size pieces. measure the thickness of the fish. dip the fish into the parmesan cheese mixture, turning to coat both sides.
• 3 in a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch melted shortening over medium heat. add fish in a single layer. (if the fillets have skin; fry the skin side last.).
• 4 fry on one side until golden brown. turn carefully. fry until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. (for each side allow 3 to 4 minutes for 1/2-inch fillets or 5 to 6 minutes for 1-inch fillets.).
• 5 drain on paper towels. keep fillets warm in a 300 degree oven while frying the remaining fish.