Filet d'Alose au Citron (Shad meuniere with lemon)

Ingredients

• 1 boneless fillet of shad
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 whole lemon
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    440 calories; 25 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 102 milligrams cholesterol; 66 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 servings

Preparation

1. Split fillet in half crosswise. Sprinkle pieces with salt and pepper, and place in small, flat basin of milk. Set aside.
2. Peel lemon, trimming away white pulp. Cut lemon into small cubes, discarding seeds and white membrane. Set aside two tablespoons of lemon cubes. Squeeze remainder; set juice aside.
3. Remove fish pieces from milk without draining. Put pieces carefully in flour to coat on both sides.
4. Heat oil in skillet, and add fish pieces skin side up. Cook over high heat 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until golden brown on one side. Carefully turn pieces and continue cooking on second side over moderately low heat about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer pieces to two warm serving plates.
5. Sprinkle fish with about tablespoon of reserved lemon juice. Sprinkle tablespoon of lemon cubes over each piece of fish.
6. Heat butter in small skillet, swirling around until golden brown. Do not let it burn. Pour butter over fish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

20 minutes