Crunchy Peanut Fish Fillets

fish fillet coated in a peanut mixture.

30 minutes

intermediate

Ingredients

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1/4 cup peanut flour

1/4 cup finely chopped roast peanuts

2 teaspoons herbs d’ Provence or fines herbs

2 egg whites

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 (5 ounce) skinless halibut, red snapper or Boston scrod fish fillets

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup gluten-free mayonnaise, such as Hellman’s

2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

4 lemon wedges

Directions

In a shallow plate or pie plate, combine cornmeal, peanut flour, peanuts and herbs; mix well. In another shallow plate, beat egg whites with 2 teaspoons water. Sprinkle salt and pepper over fish. One at a time, dredge fish fillet in cornmeal mixture, then in egg white mixture and then again in cornmeal mixture patting to coat. Transfer to a plate; set aside.

Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add fish; sauté 4 to 5 minutes per side or until fish is golden brown. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, pickles, mustard and, if desired, pepper sauce.

Serve fish with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrients Per serving

Calories432
Calories from Fat268
Fat 29 g
Trans Fats0.12 g
Cholesterol77 mg
Carbohydrate 11 g
Protein32 g
Fiber2 g
Sodium667 mg

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