Description
Enjoy a classic seafood dish with this recipe for Crispy Fried Cod served with a delectable Homemade Tartar Sauce. The cod fillets are seasoned, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Paired with the tangy tartar sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Fried Cod:
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into portions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Tartar Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up Breading Station: Place 1/2 cup flour on a plate, beaten eggs in a shallow bowl, and a mixture of the remaining flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder on another plate.
- Coat the Cod: Dredge each cod piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the Cod: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the cod in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Tartar Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, capers, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve: Drain fried cod on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the fillets for a thicker coating.
- Recipe can be made with haddock or pollock.
- Serve with fries, slaw, or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
