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A salmon fillet with panko scallions sour cream iceberg lettuce and a lemon wedge.

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

In this simple riff on fish and chips, the fish is the chip. Coat fish fillets with sour cream and panko, then bake until crisp and golden brown. You can make this easy fish recipe with cod, salmon, halibut, or trout.

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