Almond Flour Crusted Fried Rockfish Fillets with a Lemon Cream Sauce
Enjoy a deliciously crispy meal with our Almond Flour Crusted Fried Rockfish Fillets topped with a tangy Lemon Cream Sauce. This dish perfectly balances the crunchy texture of almond flour with the rich flavor of a creamy lemon sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, this gluten-free and low-carb recipe will have everyone at your table asking for seconds. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up an impressive and satisfying seafood dish that’s both healthy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately two people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 rockfish fillets (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season the rockfish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a shallow dish, mix almond flour and protein powder. Dredge each fillet in the mixture until fully coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium temperature. Test with a crumb of almond flour; it should sizzle when hot.
- Fry the fillets for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- In a saucepan, heat avocado oil over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add vinegar and lemon juice, reducing slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream until thickened, then add butter, salt, and tarragon until melted and well combined.
- Serve the fried rockfish topped with lemon cream sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg