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Best Fish Pops


I bought a couple of fresh Halibut fillets to make some crunchy deep-fried fish pops recently. I find that this is one of the best ways to get my kids to eat fish. Whenever it comes to deep-frying fish or shrimp pops, I prefer to use Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs). Besides tasting better than the usual breadcrumbs, it’s also airier and crispier in texture after the deep-frying. Try it and let me know if you agree. In addition, I also prepared a wonderful Tzatziki dipping sauce to go with the crunchy fish pops. Great combination, try it!


Best Fish Pops
(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients

700 – 750 g Halibut Fillets,skinless, cubed
4 to 5 Jalapeno Peppers, sliced
3 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Packet (150 g) Panko (Japanese Breadcrumbs)
Sea Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Lemon Wedges
Oil for deep-frying


Method

In a large bowl, add the breadcrumbs, sea salt and black pepper. Season the breadcrumbs mixture well and mix until well combined.

To fry the fish and pepper: Toss the fish and pepper into the flour and shake off the excess flour. Then dip into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs mixture, making sure to cover the entire fish and pepper.

Fry in batches until light golden brown in color. Serve the fish and pepper with the Tzatziki sauce and some lemon wedges on the side.
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  1. rich (them apples)August 31, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I've never tried panko breadcrumbs, but I do have a long and convoluted method of making my own breadcrumsbs which involved drying slices of bread in a low oven, putting them through a food processor and then drying them again.

    Believe me, it works, but there are more convenient methods.

    I agree that this is a great way to get kids eating fish, and, really, what's not to like? It's a great way to get me to eat fish, too...

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  2. DesereeAugust 31, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Yum! Not only did you fry fish my favorite way (with panko bread crumbs) but you also fried jalapeno slices?! Double YUM!

    I am a huge fan of panko breadcrumbs and use them when frying too. I agree that they create a much lighter, crunchier texture after frying and that is what we're going for when we fry things right?
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I can't wait to try these! I never thought of combining jalapeno peppers with seafood.pba 2009

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  4. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Wow, everything looks delicious! Such great photos too!

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  5. Cindy KhorAugust 31, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    fish pops. wow. i always hear chicken pops but not fish. i think this would taste better than chicken

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  6. Simply LifeAugust 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    YUM!...and with Halibut...YUUUM! =)

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  7. Divina PeSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    That looks scrumptious. It's like eating popcorn.

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  8. CheapAppetiteSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Looks really good:) I love deep fried halibut. Congrats on your top 9

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  9. lisaiscookingSeptember 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I love the sliced jalapeno fried with the fish, and the tzatziki sounds fantastic!

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  10. Hungry HuySeptember 5, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    MMM... fried fish!

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  11. Angie TeeSeptember 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    @them apples: Well, your method sounds pretty good to me. I might just make my own breadcrumbs. Thanks for sharing the method.

    @Deseree: Ha! Glad we both have the same thought on frying with Panko breadcrumbs.

    @SHM: Thanks:)

    @Cindy Khor: Yes, they do taste better than chicken.

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