special cereal-crusted fish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (3 ounce) fillets cod fillets
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 limes, halved
• 1 cup high-protein crisp rice and wheat cereal (such as kellogg's® special k®), crushed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• season each cod fillet with 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. squeeze one lime half over each fillet.
• spread the crushed cereal into a wide, shallow bowl. gently press cod fillets into the cereal to coat and shake gently to remove loose, excess crumbs. place breaded fillets a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• fry coated in the hot oil until the bottom is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. flip the fillets, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes more.