fried rockfish fillet - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 09-11-2013, 05:45 PM

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ell I thought I'd share a little recipe action with you guys. It took my awhile to get this right but now my pan fried filets come out perfectly every time.

Start off with freshly caught fish of your choice. I like rockfish or sculpin but any mild flavored white fish will do

Fillet fish, rinse with fresh water and pat dry with paper towel, place aside.

In a bowl beat 1 egg for every pound of fillet. Set aside

For a nice crispy breading I like to use cornbread stuffing mix, crushed down to a nice fine consistency. Spread on a plate and set aside

Then set up your station with your fish, a bowl of flour, your egg and stuffing crumbs

Salt and pepper fish to taste, dredge in flower, dip fillet in egg and completely coat in crumbs

Use about 2 tbsp of goid olive oil in a non stick pan. Too much oil and you get mushy breading. Heat on high then just before placing fish in the pan reduce heat to med/med high.

Cook on one side for approximately 3min give or take for size/thickness of fillet.

Flip fillet and finish off by browning the opposite side.

Fillet should turn out firm and crisp with an opaque center

I like to drizzle a bit of seasoned rice vinegar to taste.

Enjoy!

TJones · 09-11-2013, 06:03 PM

.awesome post , nice presentation .

William Novotny · 09-11-2013, 06:42 PM

Thanks I don't know why this ended up in the buy sell trade section. I wrote it is the general discusion board. If an admin can move it plz do. Thanks

makobob · 09-12-2013, 09:01 AM

Nice, so what you trading for the eats? Still no blood on those decks!

dorado50 · 09-12-2013, 09:50 PM

No offense but that way of preparing fish is very "simple" and ordinary! Plus you burnt the bread crumbs

. Might of tasted good but did not look so good.

09-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

No offense but that way of preparing fish is very "simple" and ordinary! Plus you burnt the bread crumbs

. Might of tasted good but did not look so good.

Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself...."Hey! Today, I will not be a dick"

When I saw you had replied, I already knew you were going to have something negative and criticizing to say before I even read your post. You're always a debby downer, and have some .02 to put in that no one cares to hear. Just keep it to yourself and let people do their thing. You don't need to always put other people down. You might argue it's constructive criticism, but it's not. You're just being an ass.

Aaron&Julie · 09-12-2013, 10:29 PM

Nice photo layout, that's putting rockfish to good use.

We love rockfish. Our last trip to LJ wasn't giving up any of the big name fish, but we made the most of it bringing home 7 rockfish and a sculpin. Ate the 2 reds that night-Tempura style in a wok. Delicious.

Your pics made me drool. I saw your haul on 9/1, nicely done.

Aaron

William Novotny · 09-12-2013, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself...."Hey! Today, I will not be a dick"

When I saw you had replied, I already knew you were going to have something negative and criticizing to say before I even read your post. You're always a debby downer, and have some .02 to put in that no one cares to hear. Just keep it to yourself and let people do their thing. You don't need to always put other people down. You might argue it's constructive criticism, but it's not. You're just being an ass.

Thanks bud. These type of post dont merit much of my time these days.

William Novotny · 09-12-2013, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

No offense but that way of preparing fish is very "simple" and ordinary! Plus you burnt the bread crumbs

. Might of tasted good but did not look so good.

Im just your simple, ordinary, burnt bread crumb kind of guy I guess

William Novotny · 09-12-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makobob

Nice, so what you trading for the eats? Still no blood on those decks!

As soon as the bait comes back to town then so will the T's. Ill have one on deck soon

OutdoorAdvntr · 09-13-2013, 08:47 AM

that rice vinegar will make your mouth watery

makobob · 09-13-2013, 09:38 AM

Belsomic works well too, for us old guys with bad taste buds.

outdoorzen · 09-13-2013, 12:21 PM

I appreciate the input. Thanks Will!

flemdogg · 09-13-2013, 01:02 PM

Burnt or not who cares! Probablly tasted awesome along with a cold one. Thanks for sharing.

Old Man in the Sea · 09-13-2013, 02:12 PM

How much are the fish tacos??

makoslayer · 09-14-2013, 12:42 AM

looks delicious!!! My father in law made some bugs and rockfish and turf on the bbq. marinaded the rocks in italian dressing. came out delicious!

TCS · 09-14-2013, 06:11 AM

Thanks for the write up. I'll try this next time. I usually just cook em in garlic butter over low heat.

The breadcrumb thing was a joke. No need to get your knickers in a knot.

William Novotny · 09-14-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TCS

Thanks for the write up. I'll try this next time. I usually just cook em in garlic butter over low heat.

The breadcrumb thing was a joke. No need to get your knickers in a knot.

Ummmm, I think its pretty clear my knickers stay unknotted. I could care less about other people's negative vibes. Im just doing what I love and sharing my experiences with others. And for the record, I don't consider a little charring "burnt" that's how my grandma's Southern style breaded pork chops came out and that's how I prefer anything pan fried. You can cook yours to your own liking.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 09-14-2013, 04:56 PM

Looks amazing. I'll bring the wine... a nice Chard maybe...

yum and good jog!

Janine

dorado50 · 09-14-2013, 10:01 PM

[QUOTE=Drake;169773]Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself...."Hey! Today, I will not be a dick"

When I saw you had replied, I already knew you were going to have something negative and criticizing to say before I even read your post. You're always a debby downer, and have some .02 to put in that no one cares to hear. Just keep it to yourself and let people do their thing. You don't need to always put other people down. You might argue it's constructive criticism, but it's not. You're just being an ass.[/QUOTE

Stay away from my opinions......your way too soft (ROFLMFAO)

09-11-2013, 05:45 PM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	fried rockfish fillet Well I thought I'd share a little recipe action with you guys. It took my awhile to get this right but now my pan fried filets come out perfectly every time. Start off with freshly caught fish of your choice. I like rockfish or sculpin but any mild flavored white fish will do Fillet fish, rinse with fresh water and pat dry with paper towel, place aside. In a bowl beat 1 egg for every pound of fillet. Set aside For a nice crispy breading I like to use cornbread stuffing mix, crushed down to a nice fine consistency. Spread on a plate and set aside Then set up your station with your fish, a bowl of flour, your egg and stuffing crumbs Salt and pepper fish to taste, dredge in flower, dip fillet in egg and completely coat in crumbs Use about 2 tbsp of goid olive oil in a non stick pan. Too much oil and you get mushy breading. Heat on high then just before placing fish in the pan reduce heat to med/med high. Cook on one side for approximately 3min give or take for size/thickness of fillet. Flip fillet and finish off by browning the opposite side. Fillet should turn out firm and crisp with an opaque center I like to drizzle a bit of seasoned rice vinegar to taste. Enjoy! __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-11-2013, 06:03 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	someone is trying to grab your fillets .awesome post , nice presentation .

09-11-2013, 06:42 PM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Thanks I don't know why this ended up in the buy sell trade section. I wrote it is the general discusion board. If an admin can move it plz do. Thanks __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-12-2013, 09:01 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Nice, so what you trading for the eats? Still no blood on those decks! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-12-2013, 09:50 PM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	No offense but that way of preparing fish is very "simple" and ordinary! Plus you burnt the bread crumbs. Might of tasted good but did not look so good.

09-12-2013, 10:29 PM	#7
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Nice photo layout, that's putting rockfish to good use. We love rockfish. Our last trip to LJ wasn't giving up any of the big name fish, but we made the most of it bringing home 7 rockfish and a sculpin. Ate the 2 reds that night-Tempura style in a wok. Delicious. Your pics made me drool. I saw your haul on 9/1, nicely done. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

09-13-2013, 08:47 AM	#11
OutdoorAdvntr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: RC Posts: 71	that rice vinegar will make your mouth watery

09-13-2013, 09:38 AM	#12
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Belsomic works well too, for us old guys with bad taste buds. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-13-2013, 12:21 PM	#13
outdoorzen Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 64	I appreciate the input. Thanks Will!

09-13-2013, 01:02 PM	#14
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Burnt or not who cares! Probablly tasted awesome along with a cold one. Thanks for sharing.

09-13-2013, 02:12 PM	#15
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	How much are the fish tacos??

09-14-2013, 12:42 AM	#16
makoslayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coronado Posts: 234	looks delicious!!! My father in law made some bugs and rockfish and turf on the bbq. marinaded the rocks in italian dressing. came out delicious! __________________ *http://www.fishyakhunt.com* Stealth 14 (Sand Camo)

09-14-2013, 06:11 AM	#17
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Thanks for the write up. I'll try this next time. I usually just cook em in garlic butter over low heat. The breadcrumb thing was a joke. No need to get your knickers in a knot.

09-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#19
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	Looks amazing. I'll bring the wine... a nice Chard maybe... yum and good jog! Janine __________________ Fishtales

09-14-2013, 10:01 PM	#20
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	[QUOTE=Drake;169773]Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself...."Hey! Today, I will not be a dick" When I saw you had replied, I already knew you were going to have something negative and criticizing to say before I even read your post. You're always a debby downer, and have some .02 to put in that no one cares to hear. Just keep it to yourself and let people do their thing. You don't need to always put other people down. You might argue it's constructive criticism, but it's not. You're just being an ass.[/QUOTE Stay away from my opinions......your way too soft (ROFLMFAO)