Description
Achieve restaurant-quality results at home with this simple, golden-crusted crispy cod recipe. Featuring tender, flaky white fish coated in a seasoned panko breading and served with a zesty, homemade lemon-dill tartar sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick family dinner or an impressive weeknight meal. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a satisfying, crunchy, and flavor-packed seafood entrée that is entirely alcohol-free and naturally pork-free.
Ingredients
4 fresh cod fillets (approx. 6 oz each)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Pat the cod fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
Prepare a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko mixed with garlic powder and paprika in a third.
Dredge each fillet in flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg, and press firmly into the panko mixture until evenly coated.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook the cod for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish cooks, combine all tartar sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Serve the cod immediately with a generous dollop of the fresh tartar sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To maintain crispiness, reheat in an air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes or in a preheated oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Shallow Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg