A crispy crunchy fish dish that works best as your mid-meal snack, a delicious starter and works great as a meal along with some fresh salad and chips. An interesting twist to your regular fried fish, this oat crusted fish is both moist in the center while crunchy on the outside. Season as per your liking and this will become your go-to recipe for days when you entertaining, have guests at home or trying to please a toddler with your culinary skills.
Health Benefits
Oats are known to be the healthiest grains on earth. They’re gluten-free whole grain and a great source of essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. According to the studies, it is proven that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. Oats can aid in weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
Cod fish is known as the healthiest food on earth. With nutrients like protein and vitamin D, it is also world’s best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially important for your body and brain.
Ingredients
vegetable oil for frying
1 egg - beaten
1/3 cup milk
4 (6 oz) fillets cod
2 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating
2 cups quick-cooking oats
salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Oat Crusted Fish
- Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a large skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk egg and milk.
- Coat cod fillets with flour. Shake the excess flour.
- Dip cod in egg mixture. Remove the excess mixture.
- Coat cod with oats.
- Fry one fish at a time in hot oil for about 2 1/2 minutes.
- Turn it over, and cook for another 2 1/2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Trivia
- Quaker Oats, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the largest cereal company in the world.
- The official state fish of Massachusetts