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Portuguese Fried Fish Fillets (Filets de Peixe)
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Portuguese
Ingredients
- 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)
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.