How To Cook Whiting Fish Fried
Let the fish sit for about 15 minutes.
How to cook whiting fish fried. Gently press each fillet into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour. Add oil and swirl to coat the pan it will heat within seconds. Whiting is so small and thin that it doesn t take long to cook at all.
Shake the pan lightly to move the fish. When hot enough add the fillets to the pan skin side down and cook for about one minute. Fish will float when done.
Cook for 2 minutes until golden and crisp pressing down gently then flip. Heat 2 large frying pans over high heat so you don t overcrowd the pan and poach the fish rather than pan fry it see note. Coat the whiting in seasoned flour then in beaten egg and finally in breadcrumbs ensuring that each fish is completely and evenly covered.
Take the whiting fillets and dredge them in the flour one at a time and shake off excess. Cook for 2 minutes on each side then divide the butter lemon zest lemon juice and parsley between the pans. Place the flour in a shallow dish.
Turn over and cook for a further minute. Dredge both sides of the whiting in the breading mixture. Meanwhile dip the fish fillets in milk then in the flour and sprinkle with sea salt.
Mix well and set aside. Set your timer for 1 minute and watch the edges of the fish as they turn white. Add fish it should sizzle straight away.