Crispy Fried Sea Bass
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this Crispy Fried Sea Bass recipe, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender fillets coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of lemon zest, this recipe achieves an irresistibly golden and crispy texture. The secret lies in a quick pan-frying method using a mix of olive and vegetable oils, ensuring each fillet is both crunchy on the outside and succulent on the inside. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with tangy lemon wedges, this easy-to-make seafood dish is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with light sides like a crisp salad or roasted vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a gourmet touch on the weekend, this crispy fried sea bass is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces sea bass fillets
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the sea bass fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 3
Coat each sea bass fillet evenly in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil and vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 5
Place the coated sea bass fillets in the pan, skin side down, and fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
Remove the fillets from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 7
Sprinkle the fried sea bass with lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (812.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2962.1 |
| Total Fat 256.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 137.1g | |
| Cholesterol 192mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2641.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 90.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1280IU | 0% |
| Calcium 95.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1785.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories