fish fillets

Here’s a simple, delicious pan-fried fish fillets recipe you can make in under 20 minutes.

🍋 Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Fillets

🐟 Best Fish to Use

• Cod

• Tilapia

• Haddock

• Snapper
  (Any mild white fish works great.)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 4 fish fillets (about 150–180g each)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pat the fish dry
   Use paper towels to remove excess moisture (helps get a crispy crust).

2. Season the flour
   In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. Coat the fillets
   Lightly dredge each fillet in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.

4. Heat the pan
   Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

5. Cook the fish

   • Place fillets in the pan (don’t overcrowd).

   • Cook 3–4 minutes per side.

   • Flip once, gently.

   • Fish is done when golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.

6. Finish & serve
   Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle parsley on top.

🥗 Serving Ideas

• Steamed vegetables

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Rice or quinoa

• Fresh green salad

🔥 Optional Variations

• Add garlic powder or cayenne for spice

• Use breadcrumbs instead of flour for extra crunch

• Add a squeeze of lime and chili flakes for a zesty twist