Pollock is an inexpensive, tasty and rather tender fish that most often falls apart during the frying process. You need to know how to properly and tasty cook pollock in a pan. There are many ways to cook pollock: in batter and without it, with various vegetables, in breading, etc.
The benefits of pollock fish
Dishes with fried pollock turn out to be quite low in calories and at the same time very healthy. Pollock contains vitamins, minerals, and easily digestible proteins. Regular consumption of pollock helps to normalize blood pressure and blood sugar, protects cells, and lowers cholesterol.
In order to deliciously cook pollock in a pan, you need to choose the right fish.
How to choose pollock fish
Buy only domestic pollock, the carcasses of which are at least 20 cm, because fishing for small pollock is prohibited by law. If the conditions were violated during the storage of the fish, then the pollock will have a sweetish taste, an unpleasant smell, similar to rusty iron. Pay attention to the label, and in case of doubt, you can ask the seller for a quality certificate for the products sold.
The recipe for cooking pollock in a pan
To cook delicious pollock in a pan, you will need:
- 1 kg of pollock;
- onions - 1 pc.;
- carrots - 1 pc.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- 2-3 tbsp. l. flour;
- vegetable oil (for frying);
- salt (to taste);
- seasonings for fish (of your choice).
Initially, prepare the pollock for frying: rinse, then gut, cut off the head and fins, then rinse thoroughly and cut into portions.
Beat the chicken egg in a separate bowl, in another container combine flour, salt and any spices, mix well.
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan, then roll each piece of pollock first in an egg, and then in flour and fry over low heat until golden brown.
In the meantime, peel the onions and carrots, chop and simmer in a pan. 5-7 minutes before the end of frying the pollock, put the vegetables on top of the fish, then add a small amount of boiled water, cover the pan with a lid and sweat the pollock for a short time.
Mashed potatoes are perfect as a side dish for tasty pollock cooked in a pan. Garnish your fish plate with fresh vegetables and herbs.
