You can also make this simple Pan-Fried Cod Fish in lower than half-hour! You simply want eggs and seasoned flour to coat the fish earlier than frying it in oil. This may develop into your go-to recipe for fried fish on the range!
Behold, my household’s favourite cod recipe. And that claims so much, since I’ve obtained a number of scrumptious methods to cook dinner cod!
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Possibly it is as a result of this Pan-Fried Cod is extra indulgent than my more healthy Oven-Fried Cod, which has develop into the preferred recipe on Cooking with Mamma C. Each recipes are mouthwatering, in my view.
This pan-fried cod fish is just dipped in overwhelmed eggs and dredged in seasoned flour earlier than being added to a sizzling-hot pan with oil on the range. The result’s cod that is flippantly crispy on the skin and moist and tender on the within.
Take pleasure in it with a squeeze of lemon, and maybe some mayo.
Straightforward, peasy, lemon squeezy! (I all the time needed to say that.)
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Recipe components
Cod: It begins with recent cod fillets or cod loins. However, be happy to substitute haddock, pollock, orange roughy, or any sturdy white fish. Let this be your go-to fried fish recipe!
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Batter: Discover, there aren’t any bread crumbs right here. We’re merely utilizing eggs and seasoned flour because the batter. If you must make this gluten free, use gluten-free flour.
Seafood Seasoning: I attempt to use widespread components in most of my recipes. This time, I’ll push you to get Outdated Bay Seasoning (affiliate hyperlink), if you do not have it already.
After testing, retesting, and testing some extra, my household unanimously agreed this pan-fried cod tastes greatest with Outdated Bay. It is a seafood seasoning that accommodates celery salt, crimson pepper, black pepper, paprika and extra. It is nice on hen wings, too.
You will add it to the flour used to coat the fish and, then when you’re like us, you will sprinkle on some extra as soon as the cod is fried.
If you do not have Outdated Bay, you will want so as to add extra salt to style.
Paprika: Sizzling paprika is the best way to go right here, to offer just a little kick of warmth. However when you solely have common paprika, use that with some black pepper or a splash of cayenne pepper.
Oil: Use cooking oil with a excessive smoke level for frying the fish. I want avocado oil, a wholesome selection that lends nice taste. You additionally may use canola or corn oil. Do not use olive oil, which has a decrease smoke level and can burn throughout frying.
How to make fried cod
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See the recipe card on the backside of this submit for full directions, however this is an summary.
- Dip the cod in overwhelmed eggs, coating either side.
- Dredge the fish in seasoned flour.
- Add the cod to a sizzling-hot frying pan with oil.
- When the primary aspect is golden brown, flip the fish over to fry the second aspect.
Recipe suggestions
- Be certain that the oil is scorching scorching earlier than beginning to fry. It ought to measure 350 levels F, when you’ve got an immediate thermometer.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the fish in two batches, if wanted.
- Do not transfer the cod till it is time to flip it over. This may stop the batter from peeling off.
- To forestall sogginess, when the fish is completed, place each bit on a cooling rack positioned over paper towels to empty. (If you do not have a cooling rack, put the fried cod on a platter lined with paper towels.)
- Blot the fried fish with paper towels to soak up extra oil.
- Let the pan-fried cod sit for a couple of minutes earlier than serving so you’ll be able to style the flavors higher.
What to serve with pan-fried cod
This simple fried cod tastes scrumptious dipped in mayo. Make my Do-it-yourself Basil-Garlic Mayonnaise or attempt Duke’s (affiliate hyperlink), which is our favourite store-bought mayo.
Serve the fish with a aspect of Crispy Parmesan Potatoes with Onions and steamed Corn on the Cob.
Or, make a fried cod sandwich or fried fish taco with some lettuce, tomatoes and even cheese. These are my favourite methods to make use of leftover fried cod.
Regularly requested questions
Extra fried seafood recipes
- Fried Baccalà (Salted Cod Fish)
- Jumbo Fried Shrimp
- Italian Fried Calamari
Extra cod recipes to like
- Broiled Cod with Paprika
- Parmesan Baked Cod (Keto, Low Carb, GF)
- Sautéed Cod with Tomatoes
- Baked Cod with Espresso Butter
Take pleasure in!
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(Recipe Supply: Cooking with Mamma C)
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