Cheddar Crusted Florida Mullet
Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup prepared Italian dressing
1 1/2 cups crushed cheddar cheese crackers
4 (6-ounce) Florida mullet fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Paprika
Cooking Directions:
- Dry fillets with absorbent paper.
- Place Italian dressing and crushed crackers in separate shallow dishes.
- Dip fillets in dressing to coat and then dredge in cheese cracker crumbs. Place fillets on well-greased cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil over breaded fillets then sprinkle with cayenne and paprika.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 405; Calories From Fat: 180; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 86mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Protein: 36g.
Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.