Basic Pan Fried Fish

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh fish fillets, steaks or pan-dressed whole fish
• salt
• pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp milk or water
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs, cracker crumbs, cornmeal, or flour

Method

1. Cut the fillets into serving-size portions. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Beat the egg slightly and blend in the milk. Dip the portions in the egg mixture then roll them in crumbs.
2. Place the fish in a heavy frying pan with about 1/4-inch melted fat, hot but not smoking. Fry at moderate heat until the fish is brown on one side. Turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time is approximately 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
3. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with lemon wedges or sauce.

Notes

Makes 4 to 6 servings. From Albertsons (Boise, Idaho, 12/83).

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