Nut-Crusted Fried Fish

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated on Oct. 03, 2022

The nutty taste of this simple coating complements flaky fish fillets quite nicely. Complete the meal with parsley new potatoes and corn on the cob in season. Or, for a faster finish, serve with frozen French fries and mixed vegetables.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Test Kitchen Approved

Nut-Crusted Fried Fish

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or pistachios
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 pound fish fillets (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans or pistachios, salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and the milk in another bowl. Cut fish fillets into serving-size pieces if necessary. Dredge fish in flour, dip in milk, then coat with the crumb mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.
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