Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillet

Enjoy pan-fried fish fillets seasoned with lemon juice and salt, dusted in a flour and five-spice blend, and fried until crispy outside and flaky inside.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 4 (5 ounce) mild white fish fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash fish under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt on both sides.

Step 2

Combine flour and five-spice powder in a shallow bowl. Dip fish fillets into flour mixture to coat on both sides.

Step 3

Heat canola and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Use two spatulas to carefully flip fillets; continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 more minutes.