How to fry whole fish in a frying pan with a crispy crust
Frying whole fish in a frying pan with a crispy and tasty crust is very simple. First you need to select the fish. You can take sea or river, mix different types. The main thing is the size. The fish should be small.
Ingredients:
- Fish - 2 pcs.
- Salt - 1 tbsp. l.;
- Egg - 1 pc.;
- Flour - 4 tbsp.
- Paprika - 0.5 tsp.
- Ground black pepper - 0.5 tsp.
- Vegetable oil - 50 ml.
Frying whole fish in a frying pan
Wash the fish and remove as many scales as possible, if necessary.
Then you need to cut open the stomach and remove all the insides.
Next, we prepare the batter. In a flat plate, beat the egg with a pinch of salt.
In another bowl, mix flour with paprika, ground black pepper and salt. Mix well until smooth.
We also rub the fish with salt, do not forget to add it inside and sprinkle with lemon juice. Take 1/3 of a whole lemon and squeeze out the juice; this volume is enough for 2-3 fish.
Take the fish and dip it in the egg on both sides.
Then immediately roll in flour. Place our fish pieces on a hot frying pan.Do not skimp on vegetable oil, otherwise the slave will burn.
First, fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes until the crust sets. Then reduce the heat and close the lid, fry for 10 minutes, then turn the fish over and cook for another 5 minutes.
