Golden Pan-Fried Fish

Crispy panko-crusted halibut sticks, perfectly seasoned with parsley, lemon, and cayenne, then pan-fried until golden brown. Served with quick tartar sauce for a delicious fish dish that's both elegant and satisfying.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 1 1/2-inch-thick halibut
  • 1 package panko
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 large egg whites
  • ¼ cup dark ale
  • 1 serving Quick Tartar Sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cut fish into 4x1 1/4-inch rectangular Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine next 5 ingredients in large bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk egg whites and ale in medium bowl. Add fish to ale mixture and turn to coat; shake off excess, then turn fish in panko mixture to coat all sides. Place on plate.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of fish sticks. Cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining fish sticks, adding more oil to skillet as necessary. Transfer fish to paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with tartar sauce.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

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