Cracker And Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup oyster crackers
1/3 cup Ritz cracker (a generous handful)
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (optional)
flour, for coating
2 large eggs, beaten
splash heavy cream or half-and-half
extra-virgin olive oil, for frying (EVOO)
4 sole fillets or 4 tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry
salt and pepper
lemon wedge, for serving

Preparation

Using a food processor, grind the oyster crackers, Ritz crackers, parmigiano-reggiano, parsley, chives, thyme, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder, if using. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, beat the eggs and cream.
Fill a large skillet with enough EVOO to reach a depth of 1/4 inch and heat over medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Coat the fish with the flour, shaking off any excess; coat with the egg mixture, then with the cracker crumbs. Working with 2 fillets at a time, fry the fish in the skillet, turning once, until deep golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer each batch to the oven to keep warm.