One of summer’s greatest joys is pan fried fresh-caught fish wrapped in a crispy, seasoned breading. Unfortunately, most of us do not have ready access to a fishing hole, but store bought fish works equally well in this recipe.
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
1-2 pounds fish such as cod, trout or other mild variety, cut up into fingers
1 package Ritz crackers
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1-2 eggs
Olive oil
In a small bowl, beat eggs with a fork until well blended.
In a medium bowl, crush the crackers until no large crumbs remain, and then stir in seasonings. Add herbs if you like – this part is very open to experimenting.
Heat a skillet to medium high with enough olive oil to coat the bottom.
While the skillet is heating, dip the fish into the eggs, coating both sides completely.
Dip each side of the fish into the cracker mixture after saturating it with eggs.
Using a fork or tongs, carefully spread the breaded fish across the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is flaky and the crust is brown.
Place cooked fish on a paper towel or towel to soak up excess oil.
Time-saving tip: Instead of dipping each piece of fish in the bowl of crackers, you can pour the cracker mixture into a food storage bag, add the fish and shake to coat.
This fish recipe goes well with steamed veggies such as broccoli, green beans, corn or carrots.