Breaded and pan-fried fish
fillets served with a spicy cayenne and lemon mayonnaise dipping
sauce.
Pan-Fried
Fish with Spicy Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (6-ounce) white fish fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- In a small bowl whisk
together mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and lemon juice; set aside.
- Season fish fillets with
salt and pepper to taste. Dip in beaten egg and coat evenly with
bread crumbs.
- Heat a large, nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and when hot, but not
smoking, sauté fish until golden brown and thoroughly
cooked, about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with reserved
spicy dipping sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
