Pan-Fried Fish Fillet

A simple, golden pan-fried fish fillet is one of the quickest ways to bring wholesome goodness to your table. Lightly seasoned and cooked to crispy perfection, this recipe keeps the fish tender inside and beautifully crisp outside. Perfect for lunch or dinner with vegetables, rice, or fresh salad. 

Cooking Time

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 8–10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, hake, or cod), 150–180g each
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Method

1. Pat fish dry with paper towel to help it crisp properly.
2. Mix salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Season both sides evenly.
3. Lightly coat each fillet in flour and shake off excess.
4. Heat oil (and butter if using) in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook fish 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and flakes easily.
6. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

Calories: 280 kcal

Protein: 30g

Fat: 14g

Carbohydrates: 10g