Crispy Pan-Fried Cod

Juicy with a crispy crust — quick, easy, no hassle! Housewives often find it difficult to cook fried cod in a frying pan. The pieces fall apart or the fish turns out dry. This can be avoided if you take into account some nuances. The result will be a truly tasty and tender fish!
cook time: 20 min
Ethan Rowley
Crispy Pan-Fried Cod

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155
Calories
10g
Fat
16g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice (or to taste) 1 tsp
Butter 10 g
Cod (I have cod fillet without skin. But it is not important. You can take a whole fish carcass) 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry juicy cod in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary ingredients. You can take ready-made cod fillets or cut up whole fish. If the fish is frozen, remove it in advance. It is best to defrost in the refrigerator. This will preserve the maximum taste of the product. Read about all the intricacies of proper defrosting in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe. Olive oil can be replaced with any odorless vegetable oil.

Step 2

Step 2
Frozen fish usually contains excess moisture. Gently squeeze out the fillets and pat dry, otherwise the fish will stew rather than fry. If the fillet is large, cut it into portions. It is advisable that the thickness of the pieces be no more than 3 cm, so that the fish is better fried. Salt each piece on both sides.

Step 3

Step 3
It is better to use a frying pan with a non-stick coating. This will prevent the fish from sticking and will make it easier to turn over. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it completely covers the bottom of the pan. To make the fish tastier, add butter to the pan. Wait for it to melt and mix it with olive oil. Read about how to choose a frying pan and oil for frying in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Place pieces of fish fillet into heated oil. How long to fry cod in a frying pan? Fry the fish over moderate heat until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the pieces.

Step 5

Step 5
To make the fish juicier, while frying, periodically baste it with oil from the bottom of the pan using a spoon.

Step 6

Step 6
When the fish is halfway white and browned, carefully turn it over to the other side with a spatula. Do not turn the pieces over if they are not covered with a crust, so as not to further injure the fillet. Fry the fish on the other side for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through. There is no need to overcook the fish, otherwise it will turn out dry.

Step 7

Step 7
Carefully place the cod fillets on a plate and sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve the fish hot with a side dish of potatoes, cereals or fresh vegetables. Bon appetit!

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