Fried Cod Fish Recipe: Easy Steps for a Crispy Golden Crust
Learn how to make delicious fried cod fish with a perfectly crispy golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the cod fillets.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, dip in the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg