Pan-Fried Fish Almondine

Step 1: First make the almondine breading by placing Panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and sliced almonds into a food processor.

Step 2: Pulse until it reaches a fine consistency. *The breading adheres to the fish better this way.*.

Step 3: If applicable, debone the fish and remove the skin.

Step 4: Salt and pepper the fish, to taste.

Step 5: In a small bowl, mix eggs and water together to make an egg wash.

Step 6: Place flour in a shallow pan.

Step 7: Place the almondine breading in another shallow pan.

Step 8: Dredge each fish fillet through the flour, dusting off any excess, dip in egg wash; place in breading, coating both sides of fish. If you aren't going to fry these right away, store them in the refrigerator at this point.

Step 9: Preheat saute pan using medium heat.

Step 10: Add the butter and melt, being careful not to burn.

Step 11: Place fish in hot butter and cook on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side, which is an average time. Depending on how thick your fish is, you may need to either shorten or lengthen the time.

Step 12: Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the fish before serving.