Pan-Fried Fish with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Breaded and pan-fried fish fillets served with a spicy cayenne and lemon mayonnaise dipping sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (6-ounce) white fish fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cooking Directions:

1. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and lemon juice; set aside.
2. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Dip in beaten egg and coat evenly with bread crumbs.
3. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and when hot, but not smoking, sauté fish until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Serve warm with reserved spicy dipping sauce.

Makes 4 servings.