Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

If making the optional sauce, finely mince dill pickle spears and place into a small mixing bowl. Otherwise, skip to step 4).

Step 3

In the same small mixing bowl, combine mayo, onion salt and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare fillets by washing with cold fresh water and then drying fillets very well with a paper towel. Cut fillets into about 3 x 2 inch cuts and set aside.

Step 5

Prepare batter by combining Almond Flour, grated Parmesan cheese, Bay Seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper powder, egg and Sparkling Water. Use a hand/stand mixer to mix (you can hand whisk, but batter won't be as airy).

Step 6

Take a piece of fillet and dip into batter mix and set aside.

Step 7

Pour enough cooking oil to cover half the fillets into a skillet of choice (we use a cast iron pan) and heat oil up to 375F (if you don’t have a thermometer, just wait until the oil starts to lightly smoke, about 3-5 minutes).

Step 8

Once up to heat, reduce heat to medium, carefully add coated fillets and cook for 1-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for 1-3 minute until golden brown. Once done, transfer fillets to drying rack and leave for about 1 minute (if you don't have a drying rack, you can just place them on a plate with paper towels).

Step 9

Once all excess oil has dripped off, transfer the fried fish fillets to a serving plate and serve with optional sauce.