Peanut-Crusted Fish Fillets with Fried Bananas Recipe

Name: Peanut-Crusted Fish Fillets with Fried Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 unripe bananas; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 (6 to 8-ounce) skinless flounder or orange roughy fillets; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups finely chopped unsalted peanuts; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Lime wedges, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

4 unripe bananas
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 to 8-ounce) skinless flounder or orange roughy fillets
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups finely chopped unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, as an accompaniment

1
Peel the bananas and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2
In a large ovenproof skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, saute the banana slices for 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden, and transfer them with a spatula to a plate.
3
Pat the fish dry and sprinkle it with the cumin and salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Have ready in 1 shallow dish the egg beaten with the salt, in another shallow dish, the peanuts.
5
Dip each fillet in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and dredge it in the peanuts.
6
To the skillet add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, heat it over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, and in it saute the fillets for 3 minutes.
7
Turn the fillets, top them with the banana slices, and saute them for 2 minutes more.
8
Drizzle the fish with the lime juice, transfer the skillet to the middle of a preheated 450 degree oven, and bake the fish for 5 minutes.
9
Transfer the fillets with a spatula to 4 heated plates and serve them with the lime wedges.

656

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 unripe bananas, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 (6 to 8-ounce) skinless flounder or orange roughy fillets, and more.

Yes, Peanut-Crusted Fish Fillets with Fried Bananas 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.

Peanut-Crusted Fish Fillets with Fried Bananas

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