Opakapaka is the Hawaiian word for red snapper. This is a very popular fish in Hawaii, and having tried it, I can see why. The preparation isn't really Hawaiian, though. I usually prefer my seafood without breading, but this pecan crust is fantastic.

Ingredients

4 serv.

scallion↗1
cup pecans↗1⁄2
tablespoons breadcrumbs↗2
cup flour↗1⁄4
teaspoon salt↗1
teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2
egg↗1
tablespoon milk↗1
opakapaka fillets (red snapper)↗4
tablespoons oil2

Step-by-step instructions

1
Mix flour, salt and pepper.
2
Mix milk and egg.
3
Mince scallions and pecans and mix with crumbs.
4
All three of these mixtures should be on separate flat dishes.
5
Dip each fillet in flour mixture, then in milk mixture, then in pecan mixture.
6
Heat oil.
7
Cook fillets 3 minutes, or until golden.
8
Turn carefully and cook 3 minutes on the other side.

Source: food.com

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