Panko-Crusted Fish

• vegetable oil↗1⁄2 cup
• fish fillets1 1⁄2 lbs
• Emeril's Original Essence (creole spice)4 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗3⁄4 cup
• large eggs↗2
• milk↗6 tablespoons
• breadcrumbs (panko or other)↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Season fish with essence.

3. 3

   Salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Put flour in shallow dish. Set aside.

5. 5

   Add eggs to milk in bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

6. 6

   Place bread crumbs in 3rd shallow dish.

7. 7

   Dredge each fillet in flour, shake off excess, coat in egg wash, press into crumbs coating evenly.

8. 8

   Fry fish in hot oil until golden brown; about 2-3 minutes on first side and 1-2 minutes on second side.