Chicken Fried Fish

By amt2mf

Per serving: Calories 401; Fat 16 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol207 mg; Sodium 659 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 43 g

Ingredients

• 12 oz. green beans, trimmed
• Kosher salt
• 4 6oz. tilapia fillets
• Freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 c all purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 c vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 c low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 c whole milk
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Place the green beans in a microwave safe dish. Add 1/4 c water and 1/2 tsp salt and cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 5 mins.

Meanwhile, sprinkle the fish all over with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. combine the flour and paprika in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in another dish. Dip each fillet in the eggs then dredge in the flour mixture, turning to coat. Reserve the flour mixture.

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, fry the fish until cooked through, 3-4 mins per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe out the skillet.

Heat the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 tbsp of the reserved flour mixture, then add the chicken broth and 1/4 c water; bring to a boil, whisking. Add the milk, cream cheese and parsley; cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide the fish and green beans among the plates. Top the fish with the sauce and sprinkle with paprika.