Basil Dusted Pan-Fried Fish

Healthy, light and quick to prepare.  Serve with roasted potatoes or rice and a veggie side dish or salad.
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Preparation time:  approx. 5mins.  Cook time: 5 mins.

1-2 skinless filets per person (depends on size).  Suggested types of fish:  red snapper, ocean perch, sole.

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

pepper to taste

1. Mix into broad shallow plate/bowl : flour, bread crumbs, basil, pepper, salt & pepper.
2. Heat pan to med/high.

3. Add olive oil and butter.

4. One at a time, coat filets with flour mixture.

5. Place filets into heated and oiled pan and cook for approx. 2 minutes each side, depending on thickness.

6. Fish is done when it flakes apart and has no transparency.  Becareful not to over-cook or fish will become dry.
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Submitted by: Parent in Progress