Recipe Name Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish Submitted by h51sutton
Recipe Description from "America's Test Kitchen" episode: Fish Made Easy
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
20
ounceshaddock
3 1/2
cupsBread crumbs, dry
2
tablespoonsbutter- unsalted melted
2
tablespoonsparsley, minced fresh
2
tablespoons choppedshallots, whole
1/4
cupflour unbleached White, all-purpose
1/4
cupflour unbleached White, all-purpose
2
largeeggs
2
teaspoonshorseradish, prepared
1/2
teaspoonPaprika
1/4
teaspooncayenne pepper
3
tablespoonsmayonnaise
Steps
Sequence Step
1To prevent overcooking, buy fish fillets at least 1 inch thick. The bread crumbs can be made up to 3 days in advance, cooked, and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Serve with Sweet and Tangy Tartar Sauce or lemon wedges.
2Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Pulse bread, melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in food processor until bread is coarsely ground, eight 1-second pulses (you should have about 3-1/2 cups crumbs.) Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and bake until deep golden brown and dry, about 15 minutes, stirring twice during baking time. Cool crumbs to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Transfer crumbs to pie plate; toss with parsley and shallot. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
3Place 1/4 cup flour in second pie plate. In third pie plate, whisk eggs, horseradish (if using), mayonnaise, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until combined; whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons flour until smooth.
4Spray wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and place in rimmed baking sheet. Dry fish thoroughly with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge 1 fillet in flour, shake off excess. Using hands, coat with egg mixture. Coat all sides of fillet with bread crumb mixture, pressing gently so that a thick layer of crumbs adheres to fish. Transfer breaded fish to wire rack. Repeat with remaining 3 fillets.