Chicken-Fried Fish

Directions

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   Place the green beans in a microwave-safe dish.
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   Add 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 5 minutes.
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   Meanwhile, sprinkle the fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
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   Combine the flour and paprika in a shallow dish.
5. 5
   Beat the eggs in another dish.
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   Dip each fish fillet in the eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture, turning to coat.
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   Reserve the flour mixture.
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   Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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   Working in batches, fry the fish until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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    Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
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    Wipe out the skillet.
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    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
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    Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the reserved flour mixture, then add the chicken broth and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil, whisking.
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    Add the milk, cream cheese and parsley; cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
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    Season with salt and pepper.
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    Divide the fish among plates.
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    Top with the sauce and sprinkle with paprika.
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    Serve with the green beans.
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    Per serving: Calories 401; Fat 16 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol207 mg; Sodium 659 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 43 g
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    Photograph by Christopher Testani