Description
With a crispy onion and panko coating, yellowtail fillets are pan-fried and served with a fresh, tropical mango salsa and a lovely Key lime butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Yellowtail:
- 4 (6-8 ounce) yellowtail fillets (pin bones and bloodline removed)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin for onion rings
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (60g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1 tablespoon blackening spice
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Key Lime Butter:
- 6 Key limes, juiced
- 1 stick unsalted butter (113g)
- 1/4 cup good quality dry white wine (60ml)
For the Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 4 fresh Key limes, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Onion Rings:
- In a large, deep sauté pan or fryer, preheat enough vegetable oil to cover the onions. Heat oil to approximately 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and the blackening spice. Toss the sliced onion rings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the onion rings in the preheated oil for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dark brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
2. Create the Onion-Panko Crust:
- Once the fried onion rings have cooled, finely chop them using a kitchen knife or food processor. The onion pieces should be about the size of panko breadcrumbs.
- Combine the chopped onion rings with the 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix well.
3. Dredge the Yellowtail:
- Dredge the yellowtail fillets first in the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, then through the beaten eggs, and finally press them into the onion-panko mixture, ensuring a good coating on all sides.
4. Cook the Yellowtail:
- In a large sauté pan, add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Cook the breaded yellowtail fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the onion crust is golden brown, and the fish is cooked through and opaque.
5. Make the Key Lime Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat. Add the 1/4 cup of white wine and the juice of 6 Key limes.
- Stir well and remove from heat. Let the sauce rest at room temperature.
6. Prepare the Mango Salsa:
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, green bell pepper, tomato, and red onion. Add the juice of 4 Key limes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in fresh cilantro to taste. Set aside.
7. Serve:
- Top the fried yellowtail fillets with a drizzle of Key lime butter and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
- Serve with your choice of sides like a light salad or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Yellowtail Substitute: If you can’t find yellowtail, mahi-mahi or halibut make good substitutes.
- Panko Tip: Make sure the onion-panko mixture is well mixed to get a balanced crunch.
- Mango Salsa Adjustments: You can adjust the spice level of the mango salsa by adding diced jalapeño or leaving out the cilantro if you prefer.
- Make Ahead: The mango salsa and Key lime butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Category: Main