Dinner for 6
Cracker Breaded Pan Fish
Fish fillets are coated with seasoned cracker crumbs, pan-fried in butter, and served with a tangy relish sauce.
$18.07for 4 servings
$4.52 per serving$18.07 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $23.98Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $27.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauceVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tube ritz crackers
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lb fresh fish fillets
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tsp dill
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
Steps
- Crush the crackers and mix them with the lemon pepper seasoning and onion powder in a shallow dish.
- Whisk the egg and milk in a second shallow dish.
- Dip each fish fillet in the egg mixture, coat it with cracker crumbs, and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat the butter and a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pan-fry the fish for 5 to 7 minutes per side until crisp and cooked to 145 F, working in batches if needed.
- Stir the mayonnaise, relish, dill, and vinegar in a small bowl and serve with the fish.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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