Cornmeal-Crusted Fish

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Crispy cornmeal-crusted fish fillets with a hint of spice, perfect for a quick, flavorful meal suitable for seafood lovers and those seeking a crunchy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 6 (6 oz.) fish fillets (any firm white)
  • hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • milk or low-fat yogurt, thinned
  • light soy sauce
  • yellow cornmeal seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika
  • vegetable oil spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven or skillet and prepare a baking sheet or frying pan.
  2. Thinly coat the fish fillets with milk or yogurt and lightly season with soy sauce if desired.
  3. Dredge each fillet in seasoned yellow cornmeal, ensuring an even coating.
  4. Spray the coated fillets with vegetable oil spray to promote crispiness.
  5. Cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side in a hot skillet or bake until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting cooking time based on fillet thickness.
  6. Serve hot with hot pepper sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

264 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 6.4g 8% DV
Carbs 39.4g 14% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2868.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 415mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 4% DV
Calcium 169.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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