Easy Spanish Fried Fish in Lemon Sauce Recipe - Pescado Frito en Salsa de Limon

This easy Spanish fish main course is full of citrus flavor. Lemons are grown in eastern Spain, close to the Mediterranean Coast, in Levante and in the south of Spain. They accompany salads, fish and seafood dishes, as well as rice dishes. Lemons are often used in the preparation of desserts, such as sorbets and ices during the summer months.
Fish fillets are coated in flour and lightly fried. Then, a simple sauce is made from a roux of flour and olive oil. Garlic,
wine and lime juice are added as it thickens. Sprinkle in some capers; pour sauce over the fish and serve with home-fried potatoes or rice.
Pair this fish dish with a light Spanish white wine such as albarino or Txakoli.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. (.75 to 1 kg) white fish fillets
• virgin olive oil* for frying
• 1/4 cup white flour
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• salt and pepper
• 5-6 Tbsp lemon-infused olive oil*
• 1 large clove garlic
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp capers
• lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

* Lemon-infused olive oil can be purchased in gourmet food stores, or farmer's markets. If not available, grate the peel of half of a lemon or lime and add to oil.
Rinse fish fillets and pat dry. Mix flour and bread crumbs together on a large plate. Add 1/2 tsp salt and a 1/4 tsp pepper and mix.
Pour about 1/4-inch olive oil into a heavy-bottom frying pan and heat on medium to medium high. Coat fish with flour mixture on both sides by dredging in the flour. When oil is hot, fry fish on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and allow to drain on a paper towel.
Peel and finely chop garlic. Cut lime in half. Set both aside.
Pour lemon-infused oil in a separate, small frying pan. Heat oil on medium. (If using lemon peel, add now for flavor.) Add chopped garlic and lightly sauté, but do not allow to brown. Stir in a few tablespoons of flour and fry flour for 2-3 minutes. While stirring, pour in white wine. Squeeze in lime juice and capers, and continue to stir. Reduce heat as sauce thickens. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of water to thin.
Place fish fillets on a platter or individual plates. Spoon sauce over the fillets, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve with fried potatoes or rice.