Not fried anymore! I learned this trick from an old fisherman!

August 21, 2025 by admin

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### 👨‍🍳 **The Trick (Straight from the Dock):**

1. **Preheat** your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment or foil.
2. **Mix** the breadcrumbs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs. This oil-coating trick helps the breadcrumbs crisp up—**no frying required**.
3. **Pat the fish dry** with paper towels (moisture is the enemy of crispiness).
4. **Press the breadcrumb mixture** onto both sides of the fish fillets. Make sure it sticks well.
5. **Place on the baking tray** and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and flaky. No flipping needed!
6. **Serve hot** with lemon wedges and your favorite sides—steamed veggies, rice, salad, or roasted potatoes.

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### 💡 **Why This Fisherman’s Trick Works:**

* **Oven-baking with oiled breadcrumbs** creates a crispy crust that mimics frying—without the grease.
* The spices bring out the flavor without overpowering the fish.
* This method keeps the fish juicy inside and crispy outside every time.

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### ✅ **Benefits:**

* No mess, no oil splatters
* Lower in fat and calories than traditional fried fish
* Great for meal prep or family dinners
* Kid-friendly and heart-healthy

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This is the kind of trick that gets passed down through generations—not from a cookbook, but from someone who’s spent a lifetime by the sea. **Simple, clean, honest cooking**—just like the fisherman who taught me.

Once you try this, you’ll never go back to frying fish again.

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