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How to make pan fried corvina fish recipe

September 8, 2021

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Pan fried corvina is a fast and delicious weeknight dinner. Topped with a crispy, golden crust, the delicate fish cooks up juicy and flaky. No more disappointing fish dinners – this corvina filet delivers the crunch you crave.

Pan fried corvina on white platter with glasses of wine in the background.

Like my baked corvina recipe, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. I love fried fish, but I do not love deep-frying. This version gives me the crunchy texture that I want without having to plunge the corvina into a vat of oil.

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How to make pan fried corvina

The first step is to set up your breading station. We will use a SBP (standard breading procedure) for the fish – flour, egg and breadcrumb.

I’m using panko breadcrumbs because they give me the best crunch factor. The finer, seasoned breadcrumb we are all familiar with don’t quite deliver the same super crispy coating.

Standard breading procedure of flour, egg and breadcrumb in separate bowls.

Once you have your breading ingredients ready, it’s a matter of dipping them into the flour, egg, then breadcrumb and letting them sit while the pan heats up on the stove.

Add enough oil to come up about an 1/8th of an inch up the side of the pan. We don’t need much oil, just enough to crisp up the panko coating before the fish goes into the oven.

Panko crusted corvina on a bed on chives with wine bottle and glasses in background.

Because we are only frying the coated side of the fish, we’ll transfer the fillets to a sheet pan and let the corvina finish cooking in the oven.

Ingredients

To make this pan-fried corvina recipe, we’ll need ingredients for the standard breading procedure (shown above) and some fish.

I like to add herbs to my panko for extra flavor. You can use dried or fresh, whatever you have. If you’re using fresh, stick with heartier herbs like parsley. Delicate herbs like dill will burn. The dried version of those is best to use here.

Always season your flour with salt and pepper, it gives the pan fried corvina flavor. A bit of lemon zest on top of the fish is nice, for an extra layer of flavor.

Fried corvina fish recipe

I recommend using a cast iron pan to cook the corvina fillets. It heats evenly and in my experience, fish doesn’t stick to the pan. We don’t want to lose that crispy, golden crust after we’ve put the effort into creating a perfect one, do we?

Flipping pan fried corvina fish in cast iron pan.

As soon as the breaded side of the corvina is fried to a golden brown, remove it from the pan. Flip it over and place it on a parchment-lined sheet pan, then slide it onto the oven.

If you prefer to finish cooking the fish in the pan, I’d suggest wiping the pan out to remove some of the oil before returning the fish to the pan to cook through.

FAQ

How long to bake fish in the oven?

When we brown the panko crust on the fish, it gets a head start in the cooking process. The fish will bake in the oven for about 6 – 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.

How to eliminate fish smell in the house?

Believe it or not, quite a few of my readers have asked this question. You can try this odor removing gel in the kitchen to pull the fish smell out of the air.

What is the best pan for frying fish?

I highly recommend a cast iron pan.

What can I serve with fried corvina?

I like to serve these garlic fingerling potatoes with this corvina, because the oven is already on, so I might as well use it. A big green salad, like this nectarine spinach salad with blue cheese is always a crowd-pleaser and maybe a simple dessert, like no bake lemon cheesecake parfaits.

Breaded corvina filets on platter with homemade tartar sauce in a small bowl on the side.

Corvina recipes

Besides pan fried, there are quite a few ways to cook corvina. This Atlantic fish is low in mercury and it is on the “good list“. If you are trying to eat more fish, this is a great option.

Corvina with Citrus Salsa – This is a fantastic corvina dish. It is beautiful and delicious. It might seem like an odd combination, but trust me, it works.
Corvina with Coconut Curry Sauce – Full of flavor and ready in 20 minutes. Served with sliced potatoes and a scrumptious sauce, this is a great dinner recipe.
Corvina tacos – Warm corn tortillas filled with flaky, seasoned corvina and topped with a delicious crunchy mango slaw.
Simple grilled corvina – Super simple grilled fish.
Pan seared corvina with Portuguese sausage – Saffron potatoes and Portuguese linguiça round out this one pan meal.

Pan fried corvina on bed on chives on a white platter. Wine glasses and bottle in the background.

Helpful tools and equipment

Fish spatula – Used for more than just fish, this thin, flexible spatula is the best tool you can have for turning over fish fillets without breaking them.
Quarter sheet pans – Normally, I use half sheet pans, but sometimes a smaller pan will do.

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Yield: 4 servings

Pan fried corvina fish

Crispy pan fried corvina is a delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 thick filets of corvina, 6 ounces each
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil
Chopped herbs, optional
Lemon wedges, tartar sauce or remoulade sauce (see note below) for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C / Gas mark 4.
Pat fish dry, then season with half of the salt and pepper.
In a small, shallow bowl, mix flour with remaining half of the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place beaten egg in a separate small bowl. Set aside.
Add panko breadcrumbs to a third small bowl, along with herbs, if using, then set aside.
Dip filets into flour, shake off excess, then dip into egg and lastly into panko. Place fish, breaded side up, on a clean plate.
Heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom and come about 1/8" up the side of the pan.
Carefully place fish, breaded side down, into pan and cook until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Then flip fish over and place on sheet pan.
Bake for an additional 6 - 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your filets. Fish should easily flake apart with a fork when cooked through.

Notes

Serve with remoulade sauce (used in my langostino po' boy recipe) for a delicious alternative to tartar sauce.

*The calorie count on this recipe is off by a bit because it is calculating all of the oil, most of which will be left behind in the pan.

Corvina tacos with mango slaw

August 5, 2021

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Switch up your weeknight dinner routine with these delicious corvina tacos. Warm corn tortillas filled with flaky, seasoned corvina and topped with a delicious crunchy mango slaw.

Corvina tacos with mango slaw on blue plate with limes and beer in background.

These easy fish tacos are quick, easy and healthy. The delicate, buttery and mild corvina fish is the star here and the fresh, sweet and spicy slaw is a perfect match.

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Corvina fish tacos

We’re no strangers to taco night, and I’m guessing you aren’t either. But, we sometimes tend to get in a rut making the same tacos over and over.

Corvina tacos on blue plates with cilantro and lime.

Corvina is one of our favorites and because of it’s meaty, yet flaky texture, it makes an excellent choice for tacos. Any mild white fish will do if you aren’t able to find corvina at your market.

In addition to slaw, add a few slices of pickled radishes. They are one of my favorite toppings for tacos!

How to cook corvina fish

You have a few options when cooking the corvina. Bake it in the oven, like I did, or make grilled corvina for your tacos. You can also do a pan-seared corvina fish on the stove-top.

We’re in the middle of rainy season here, so cooking indoors was my best option. This also allows for making fish tacos whenever you want them, not just during the grilling months.

Side of corvina fish ready to cut into portions.

A side of corvina will be thick on one end and much thinner on the tail end. I cut the fish right where it starts to get really thin.

You can bake the thin end piece with the rest of the fish, but remember to remove it from the oven at the halfway mark on the timer. It will overcook if you leave it in for the entire 14 minutes.

Or, you can do as I do, and cook it separately and feed it to your pet – just check for bones.

Portions of corvina for tacos with spices on baking sheet.

For oven-baked corvina tacos, I cut the fish into portions and placed them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Combine the spices and oil to make a paste and spread it on the corvina filets. Then, bake it in a hot oven for about 14 minutes and you’re done.

One of the advantages to cooking the corvina in the oven is that you don’t have to watch it. It is hands off time – which allows you to make the slaw while the fish is cooking.

Corvina fish tacos with mango slaw on blue plates with limes and cilantro. Glasses of beer in the background.

To grill the fish, place in a grill basket or on a piece of aluminum foil and cook for 8 – 10 minutes. If you prefer to cook your fish on the stovetop, cook for 4 – 5 minutes per side over medium to medium-high heat.

Mango slaw for corvina tacos

This slaw is sweet, spicy and crunchy – all the things I want in a slaw for tacos. The corvina is delicate and buttery, so the slaw offers a perfect counterpoint the fish.

These are the basics – mango, bell pepper, cabbage, cilantro and lime.

Here are a few add-ins that would be delicious in this slaw: red onion, scallions, red chili pepper or jalapeño pepper, carrots, a mix of purple cabbage with green cabbage.

Ingredients for mango slaw on sheet pan.

Wrap these things up in a warm, slightly charred corn tortilla and that, my friends, is one hell of a delicious taco.

When choosing a mango for your slaw, look for ripe, but firm fruit. It should have a reddish yellow skin and be fragrant. An unripened mango will be green all over and hard. It won’t have much flavor to it and that’s not at all what we’re looking for.

Mango slaw in round, white bowl with beer in the background.