Crispy Fish & Zesty Garlic Sauce

Crunchy fish with a creamy, bright garlic lime sauce!

This crispy fish recipe delivers perfectly golden, crunchy fish fillets every time. Paired with a bright and zesty garlic lime sauce, it's a refreshing and satisfying meal. This dish is ideal for anyone looking for a flavorful and relatively quick seafood dinner.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or basa)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp water (for sauce)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Pat fish fillets very dry with paper towels. Cut into desired serving sizes.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly. Shake off excess.
4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
5. Carefully place fish in hot oil; fry 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer fried fish to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, chopped parsley, and water.
8. Serve crispy fish immediately with the garlic lime sauce, rice, beans, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 319 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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