Quick · Easy · Balanced meals
Pan-fried whiting with lemon and parsley
Simple North Sea fish with potatoes and green beans
- Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Dutch
- Serves
- 4 people

From behind the fish counter
Whiting is related to cod and can be a more affordable alternative — a North Sea fish worth trying.
Method
Quantities for 4 people. Total time includes preparation and any waiting time. Cooking times are a guide: fish thickness and your oven or pan make a difference.
- 1
Peel and cut the potatoes and boil for about 15–20 minutes until tender. Boil the green beans for 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Pat the whiting dry, season with salt and pepper and coat lightly in flour.
- 3
Heat the butter or oil over a medium heat.
- 4
Fry the fillets for about 2–3 minutes on each side. Check the thickest part is cooked through.
- 5
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon, potatoes and green beans.
Easy Ideal for everyday cooking — straightforward steps.
From Schaap’s Vishandel
- 4 whiting fillets, 125–150 g each — ask us to remove the bones
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- 2 tbsp flour
- 30 g butter or 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 600 g potatoes
- 400 g green beans
- Salt and pepper