diabetic Fried Fish Fillet

Diabetic-Friendly Fried Fish Fillet

Serves: 2–3

Net carbs: ~2–4 g per fillet (depends on coating)

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Ingredients

Fish

• 2–3 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or pollock)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Coating

• ½ cup almond flour or crushed pork rinds
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Egg Wash

• 1 egg, beaten

Cooking

• 2–3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (for frying)

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Instructions

1. Prep Fish

1. Pat fillets dry with paper towel.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

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2. Make Coating

1. Mix almond flour, parmesan, parsley, and onion powder in a shallow dish.

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3. Coat Fillets

1. Dip fish fillets in beaten egg.
2. Press into almond flour mixture until fully coated.

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4. Fry

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Fry fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
   (Internal temp: 145°F / 63°C)

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5. Drain & Serve

• Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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Optional Sauce

• Sugar-free tartar: mix Greek yogurt + pickles + lemon + dill
• Low-carb spicy mayo: mayo + hot sauce