Portuguese Fried Fish Fillets (Filets de Peixe)

Name: Portuguese Fried Fish Fillets (Filets de Peixe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 - 3 cups oil; 2 lbs fresh or frozen haddock; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 eggs; 1 ½ cup all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon salt; lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
410 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Portuguese

Portuguese Fried Fish Fillets (Filets de Peixe)

Iris Warren

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Fried fish fillets are a classic Portuguese dinner that you will see served at special occasions, holidays, family gatherings and family dinners! One of my favorite dishes and family favorites that my Mom made growing up is her fried fish fillets. It is such a simple and quick dish. Any type of flakey white fish can be used for this recipe, such as sole, basa, haddock, cod, halibut, etc. After seasoning the fish, the only other step is to dip into seasoned flour, egg, and then fry. It’s that simple! No need for fancy batters in this recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 - 3 cups oil (for frying (vegetable, canola))

Fish

2 lbs fresh or frozen haddock (or flakey white fish of choice)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Coating

4 eggs
1 ½ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt

Garnish

lemon (sliced for serving)

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Instructions

Prepare fish by seasoning with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare a coating station with 2 deep bowls.
In one bowl prepare the seasoned flour by mixing in the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper
In the second bowl bowl beat the eggs.
Heat up the oil in a large sauce pan or deep pot, fill with enough oil to come 2 inches up the sides (approximately 2 - 3 cups). Keep the heat on medium to medium high (too high will burn the coating before the fish cooks through).
You can test the oil to see if it’s ready by dropping a pinch of flour into the oil to see if it sizzles. Or, place the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick in the oil, if the oil sizzles around the wood it is ready.
To coat the fish, use the one dry hand and one wet hand method. Take one fish fillet with the dry hand and coat it in the seasoned flour. Shake off the excess and then dip into the beaten egg using your other hand that will be the wet hand. Shake off the excess egg.
Carefully place the fish into the frying pan. Do not over crowd the pan. Only fry 2-3 pieces of fish at a time depending on the size of your pan. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Carefully remove the fish from the oil and place onto a paper towel lined dish or wire rack to allow an excess oil to drip off.
Serve with lemon slices. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 2873mg (120%) Potassium 795mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 442IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	410kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	286mg	95%
Sodium	2873mg	120%
Potassium	795mg	17%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	442IU	9%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	62mg	6%
Iron	4mg	22%