Pan Fried Whitefish

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (8 ounce) fish fillets, skin removed. (trout, tilapia, etc.)
• 21 saltines (finely crushed)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• lemon slice

Recipe

• 1 combine crackers, parmesan, and parsley in a shallow bowl.
• 2 combine flour and pepper in another bowl.
• 3 place lemon juice and beaten egg in separate bowls.
• 4 heat oil in 12" frying pan.
• 5 dip fish in lemon juice, then flour, then egg, and finally the crackers. place fish in a single layer into the frying pan and fry over low - medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. fish should flake when done.
• 6 drain on paper towel and serve with lemon slices. garnish with rosemary, parsley, and dill if desired.