pecan breaded orange roughy

(1 rating)
Recipe by
CONNIE BOLDA
Wallace, NC

This has been a favorite of mine for years and began when I lived in Salt Lake City, Ut. After I moved back home to NC 11 years ago, I found that orange roughy was not as easily found here as in Utah. Any good firm white fish will do such as Tilapia. Enjoy !!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For pecan breaded orange roughy

  • 3 lg
    orange roughy filets (cut in half lengthways)
  • 2 c
    plain bread crumbs
  • 1 c
    crushed pecans
  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 2 lg
    well beaten eggs
  • 2 pinch
    blackened fish or cajun seasoning
  • oil for frying - i use peanut or canola

How To Make pecan breaded orange roughy

  • 1
    Pat fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning on both sides and rub into flesh.
  • 2
    Pour enough oil for a depth of 1/2 inch into a heavy skillet. Heat the oil to medium high.
  • 3
    In a bowl, combine crumbs, pecans and cornmeal; mix well.
  • 4
    Dip the fish in egg on both sides. Then dip the fish into crumb mixture to completely coat on both sides.
  • 5
    Fry in oil until browned on both sides. Fish should be flaky on inside. Serve hot.

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