Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts are hand-cut into portions of fish that are perfect for crisping up in a pan. Crispy Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts are delicious as dippable bites of fish, as a healthy protein for topping salads and veggie bowls, or building into tacos. The key to preparing crispy bites of fish is a dusting in flour, cornstarch, or a breading.
Depending on what you're making, here are a few dusting or breading options to consider:
Cornstarch:
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Ideal for stir fries
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The crispiest coating
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Needs additional flavor
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Residual cornstarch in the wok/pan helps to thicken stir fry sauces
To use: Season fish with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch to coat.
Flour:
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Good to use as crispy protein in tacos/bowls/sandwiches, or on its own
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Crispy and browned
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Flour can be used on its own or seasoned with dried spices/herbs
To use: Season fish with salt and pepper. Add herbs/spices such as garlic powder, Old Bay, or Italian seasoning to flour if desired. Then toss fish in flour to coat.
Egg + flour:
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Good to use in tacos/bowls/sandwiches, or on its own
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Not quite as crispy, a little more chew
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Flour can be used on its own or seasoned with dried spices/herbs
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Fish retains more moisture for a juicier bite
To use: Dip fish in whisked egg, then dip in flour that has been seasoned with salt, pepper, and any herbs/spices you like.
Flour + egg + breadcrumbs:
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The heartiest coating, not quite as crispy
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Fish retains more moisture for a juicier bite
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Breadcrumbs can be seasoned with dried spices/herbs
To use: Season fish with salt and pepper. Toss in flour to coat, then dip in whisked egg. Coat with lightly seasoned breadcrumbs.
How to Use Crispy Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts
Enjoy Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts with this recipe for Easy Coconut Fish Tacos. Or, enjoy them as a fun snack with one of these zesty dipping sauces for seafood.
