Step 1

Remove the skin from the flathead tails.

Step 2

Choose three bowls large enough to hold the fish.

Step 3

In the first bowl, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and a little freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

Break the egg into the second bowl and lightly beat.

Step 5

Place the bread crumbs in the third bowl.

Step 6

Take flathead tail, coat with the seasoned flower, then egg and finally coat well with the breadcrumbs and then lay on a large plate. Repeat with remaining flathead tails.

Step 7

Heat a large fry pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the flathead tails and cook approx 3 minutes each side until the crumbs are golden and the fish is cooked.

Step 8

Remove the fish from the pan and drain paper towel.

Step 9

Serve immediately.