Parmesan Fish

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 5 medium fish fillets
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup white flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• Oil (for frying)
• Lemon Sauce-
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon basil

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from blogchef.net

Preparation

Step 1

For the sauce – In a small bowl combine mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest and basil. Mix well cover and chill.

On a pie plate combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper. Mix well. On a separate plate combine flour, 1 pinch salt and pepper. Mix well. Beat eggs in a shallow dish.

1 at a time coat each fillet by rolling in flour, then dipping in egg mixture and then rolling in the bread crumb mixture. Make sure fillets are fully coated evenly.

Deep fry 2 pieces at a time at 350 degrees in a deep fryer. Deep fry for 2-3 minutes or until fillets are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon sauce.