Description
Create a restaurant-quality pan-fried haddock with the perfect contrast of crispy coating and tender flesh. This recipe brings together basic ingredients and proven techniques that you can easily master in your kitchen.
A golden-brown crust seals the haddock’s natural moisture in this delicately seasoned dish. The recipe works great for quick weeknight meals and impresses guests at special occasions. You’ll get consistent, delicious results that rival any professional kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 haddock filets, thawed.
- 1 large egg.
- ¼ cup milk.
- ½ cup Ritz cracker crumbs.
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
- ½ teaspoon salt.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- ½ teaspoon paprika.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- ½ cup olive oil or frying oil.
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Use paper towels to pat the haddock filets dry. Cut them into smaller pieces if needed.
- Set Up Stations: Mix egg and milk in one bowl. Combine cracker crumbs, flour, and seasonings in another.
- Coat the Fish: Each filet needs a dip in egg mixture followed by the crumb mixture. Press gently so coating sticks well.
- Heat the Pan: Add oil to a large skillet about 1-inch deep. Heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Cook the Fish: Place coated filets in hot oil with care. Cook each side 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Finish: Transfer filets to paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
Your oil must reach proper temperature for maximum crispiness.
Cook filets in batches to avoid crowding.
Look for easy flaking to check doneness.
Season and pan-fry directly if you prefer no flour coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
Nutrition
- Calories: 341
- Protein: 8.1g