pecan crusted fish (sallye)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

A healthy serving of fish for your pleasure. Good served with grilled sweet potatoes and zucchini, with a spinach salad on the side.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pecan crusted fish (sallye)

  • 4
    firm whole fish fillets (trout,salmon,cod,mahi-mahi, etc)
  • 2 c
    planko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    thyme leaves
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 c
    chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

How To Make pecan crusted fish (sallye)

  • 1
    Mix bread crumbs, oilve oil, pecans and thyme together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Lightly beat the eggs in a separate bowl and lay the filet face down in the eggs, flip over once so both sides are coated.
  • 3
    Remove from eggs and place in bread crumbs, flesh side down
  • 4
    Heat a large non-stick skillet ( I use my cast iron) to medium high and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot, place fish crusted side down in pan Lightly brown (approx 2 minutes) and then flip over to skin side. Cook for approximately 4 minutes over medium heat Fish is done when it flakes cleanly with fork Serve immediately
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