Description
Crispy onion-crusted yellowtail fillets meet a vibrant mango salsa and tangy Key lime butter. A sophisticated yet simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 (6-8 ounce) (227 g) yellowtail fillets
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1/2 cups (60 g) panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon blackening spice
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil
- 6 Key limes
- 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cups (60 ml) good quality dry white wine
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 red onion
- 4 fresh Key limes
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- For a crispier crust, ensure the yellowtail fillets are completely dry before dredging in the onion-panko mixture.
- Substitute other firm white fish, like cod or snapper, for the yellowtail.
- Store leftover mango salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Latin Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 6-8 ounce fillet
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150