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Battered Blue Hake Or Whitefish Pan Fried Recipe

Experience the delightful taste of New Zealand Blue Hake (or your favorite whitefish) with this incredibly easy and quick pan-fried recipe! Our light and crispy paprika batter delivers perfectly golden-brown fish every time. A touch of spice can be added with cayenne pepper for those who like a little kick. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, requiring minimal oil and delivering maximum flavor. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 610.6 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 2.1 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Battered Blue Hake Or Whitefish Pan Fried

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How to Make Battered Blue Hake Or Whitefish Pan Fried

  1. Cut 3 thick pieces of fish (approximately 6 oz each) into 3-inch chunks.
  2. Pat the fish chunks dry with paper towels and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon paprika.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached (thick enough to coat the fish, but not runny).
  6. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Dip each fish chunk into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Use tongs to gently place the fish in the hot oil.
  8. Spoon extra batter over the fish in the pan to ensure complete coverage.
  9. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and crispiness. Adjust cooking time depending on altitude and thickness of fish.
  10. If necessary, fry fish in two batches, adding more oil as needed.
  11. Keep cooked fish warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
  12. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g

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