Fried Fish & Zucchini With Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Fish & Zucchini With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fish fillets (flounder or sole); salt & pepper; 2 lemons; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 zucchini, about 5 inches long; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 cups canned tomato sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon harissa (depends on how spicy you want it); 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

4 fish fillets (flounder or sole)
salt & pepper
2 lemons
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
3 zucchini, about 5 inches long
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups canned tomato sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon harissa (depends on how spicy you want it)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
canola oil, for frying

1
Wash & dry the fish fillets, season with salt & pepper then sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon, set aside. Mix the flour, bread crumbs, & paprika together in a bowl.
2
Peel the zucchini & slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Coat the zucchini with the flour mixture then fry on both sides until brown. Place on a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil.
3
In the same oil cook the onion until soft. Add the tomato sauce, harissa, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the juice of the remaining lemon to the tomato sauce.
4
While that is cooking heat 1/2 inch of canola oil in a skillet. Dip the fish fillets in the flour mixture, beaten egg, & in flour mixture again. Fry in the hot oil until the fish is done, should be flaky. Drain on paper towels.
5
Place the fish & zucchini in a shallow serving dish & top with the sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 fish fillets (flounder or sole), salt & pepper, 2 lemons, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Fish & Zucchini With Spicy Tomato Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Fish & Zucchini With Spicy Tomato Sauce

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