Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for possible cross-contamination in the cornmeal. There are certified gluten-free cornmeals available - Bob's Red Mill is one example.
"Fishing is boring, unless you catch an actual fish, and then it is disgusting."
- Dave Berry
You can use almost any white fish for this: trout, cod, drum, or rockfish. The best part of this recipe is that the crusted fish makes great leftovers as sandwiches and you'll be able to have fish for lunch without any extra work or having to hit the fast food joint.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces fish
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes good leftovers for sandwiches or salads.
Serve with Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Roasted Yams with Rosemary - Low Sodium Version
AND
Serve with Cole Slaw or Candied Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots or Maple Sage Carrots - Low Sodium Version
2 Tbsp | coarse ground mustard |
3 Tbsp | water |
1/8 tsp | dried tarragon |
1/4 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
4 Tbsp | coarse ground yellow cornmeal |
4 4 ounce | red snapper filets (or other whitefish) |
2 Tbsp | olive oil |
Mix together the mustard, water, tarragon, salt and pepper in small bowl.
Place the cornmeal on a plate.
Dredge the flesh side of each piece of fish in the mustard mixture and then in the cornmeal. Do not coat the skin side of the fish. Place the fish on a plate skin side down.
Pat any remaining cornmeal onto the fish.
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot place the fish in the pan, cornmeal side down.
Let the fish cook for about 8 minutes, until the cornmeal coating is crispy, and then turn the fish over. Cook for another 4 to 6 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces fish
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 | Calories from Fat 80 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 9g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 42mg | 12% |
Sodium 234mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrates 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Sugars 0g | |
Protein 24g |
Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 4% |
Calcium 4% | Iron 1% |
Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 506 mg |
Magnesium 50 mg |