Looking for an affordable seafood dinner that's quick, easy, and full of flavor? Whiting is one of my favorite fish because it's mild, flaky, and budget-friendly. Coating the fillets with potato flakes instead of traditional breadcrumbs creates a wonderfully crispy crust, while roasted potatoes and buttered peas turn it into a complete family meal without spending a fortune.
I decided to pan fry fish using instant potato flakes. Yum!
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| Whiting fillets ready for breading |
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| Old Bay seasoning |
Take each fillet and coat in white flour, then dip in a mixture of 2 eggs and 3/4 cup of milk & favorite seasonings. I used Old Bay. Afterwards, coat fillets in potato flakes and fry in a greased skillet till brown and crispy.
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| Pan-frying until golden brown. |
For roasted potatoes -- cube potatoes, and mix in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic salt, and Cajun seasonings. Bake in oven till crisp.
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| Seasoned roasted potatoes fresh from the oven. |
Serve with buttered sweet peas. Entire meal cost less than $10 and serves 4.
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| An easy homemade fish dinner for under $10 |
Tips for Crispy Pan-Fried Fish
A few simple tricks help make this recipe even better:
- Pat the fish dry before coating so the breading sticks well.
- Potato flakes create a light, crispy coating that browns beautifully in the skillet.
- Cook over medium heat so the coating becomes golden without burning.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
This recipe is also easy to adapt using other mild white fish such as cod, pollock, or catfish if whiting isn't available.
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