Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet
Pan-fried white fish gets a fragrant lift from Chinese five-spice and a light flour coating that turns crisp in a mix of canola and sesame oils. A squeeze of lemon brightens the tender, flaky fillets, making this Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet a quick, weeknight-friendly dish that tastes fresh and aromatic—great with steamed rice or a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the fish under cold running water, then dry with paper towels. Drizzle with lemon juice and season both sides with salt.
- 2
Mix the flour and five-spice powder in a shallow bowl. Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- 3
Heat the canola and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Using two spatulas, carefully turn the fillets; cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Calories 354.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 23.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.89 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 48.19 mg Moderate
- Sodium 10.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.96 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 58.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.26 mg Low Source
- Potassium 38.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.22 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Easy Pan Fried Fish Fillet is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Canola Oil, Five Spice, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 354.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Canola Oil, Five-Spice, Lemon, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
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