Oven “fried” fish
This method for oven fried fish, yields a fish with a crispy exterior which is great for anyone counting calories and missing their fried fish fix
Ingredients
- 3 Tilapia filets cut in half to yield 6 pieces
- Buttermilk as needed about 1 1/2 cups (You’ll use the buttermilk both to soak the fish as well as part of the dredging)
- Crispy panko* about 2 cups
- Flour as needed
- Paprika Salt and Pepper as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven 425F
- Spray a large wire rack with non stick spray and place over a rimmed sheet tray.
- Season the buttermilk with the paprika salt and pepper and let the fish soak in it for about 10 to 15 minutes then pat dry but do not discard the buttermilk.
- Dredge the fish: working with a piece at a time dip fish into flour, then buttermilk then coat with crumbs and place on prepared wire rack.
- Repeat till all the fish is coated
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes till the fish is done.
Notes
*To make crispy panko, mix together about 2 cups of panko with 3 tbsps of oil, dried parsley and salt. Spread evenly on a tray and bake for 5 to 8 minutes till golden brown at 350F. (Measurements given here are just a guide, I always eyeball this)