Receta de pescado empanado (horneado al horno)

Ingredientes

• 4 large slices white sandwich bread (torn into smaller pieces)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley (chopped)
• 1 small shallot (minced)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons all purpose flour (divided)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons veganaise or mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))
• 1 1/4 pounds 4 pieces skinless cod fillet, or other thick white fish fillet, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
• Lemon wedges (to serve with)

Preparación

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   --- Prepare the breading set up for fish fillets: ---

3. 3

   Pulse bread, butter, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a food processor 8-9 times. Transfer it onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown 12-13 minutes, stirring twice during the baking process. Let it cool on the counter for 10 minutes. Transfer crumbs into a pie plate and stir in the parsley, shallot, and garlic. Set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.

4. 4

   Place ¼ cup flour into a second pie plate and set aside.

5. 5

   Whisk together the eggs, veganaise, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a third pie plate. Stir in the flour into the egg mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.

6. 6

   Spray a wire rack with non-stick cooking spray and place it inside a baking sheet. Dry fish fillets thoroughly with paper towels.

7. 7

   --- Bread the fish one by one: ---

8. 8

   First, dredge a fish fillet in flour; shake off excess. Second, dip it in the egg mixture. Lastly, coat all sides of the fish with the bread-crumb mixture. Gently press to make sure that crumbs adhere to the fish. Place the breaded fish on wire rack.

9. 9

   Repeat the same process for the other 3 fillets.

10. 10

    --- Bake and serve: ---

11. 11

    Bake breaded fish fillets for 18- 25 minutes or until it register 140 degrees when inserted with an instant thermometer.

12. 12

    Serve with lemon wedges on the side.