Crispy Fried Pollock Fillets: Perfectly Battered and Breaded

A very tasty and aromatic version of fried fish! Many people do not like to cook pollock because the fillet falls apart when frying. But if you bread the fish correctly, nothing like this will happen. And how to do this so that it turns out both neatly and tasty — I’ll tell you now.
cook time: 20 min
Ivy Ramsay
Crispy Fried Pollock Fillets: Perfectly Battered and Breaded

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132
Calories
7g
Fat
4g
Carbs
14g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
Eggs 2 pc
Breadcrumbs 50 g
Vegetable oil (for frying) 40 g
Dry spices to taste
Pollock fillet 600 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Remove the pollock fillet from the freezer in advance and defrost completely at room temperature. Then drain on paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Step 2
Cut the fish into portions and sprinkle lemon juice on both sides.

Step 3

Step 3
Then prepare two plates. Pour some breadcrumbs into one of them. In another, break the eggs and add a little salt and fish spice to taste. Mix with a whisk until smooth. Dip each piece of fish fillet in the egg and then roll in breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot frying pan and place the breaded fish pieces. Turn the heat to medium and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5

Step 5
Then carefully turn over, using a spatula, to the other side. And also fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Remove the finished fish from the pan and place on prepared paper napkins to remove excess fat. The best side dish for fried fish is mashed potatoes. Bon appetit!