FRIED COD FISH RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• In a large heavy ziploc plasic bag combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning salt, lemon pepper, cayenne and garlic powder; shake the bag to mix (can use a shallow bowl).
• In a shallow bowl slightly beat the eggs.
• Adding one piece of fish at a time to the bag, coat well with the mixture, then remove and dip the fish in the eggs, then return to the bag to coat the fish again, repeat for all of the cod pieces; transfer to a plate.
• Heat about 3 tablespoons oil in a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fry the fish until the undersides are golden brown (about 1 minute).
• Turn over and add in another 3-4 tablespoons oil; cook another 1 minute more.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 5-6 minutes or until JUST cooked through.

Steps:

• Cut each fillet into 3 pieces and dry on paper towels.
• Heat the fat until the end of a wooden spoon bubbles, about 375*.
• Mix flour with salt and pepper in a flat dish.
• Mix egg and water in a bowl.
• Dredge cod pieces on all sides and shake off excess flour.
• Dip dredged pieces into egg wash and shake off excess egg.
• Dip into flour once again and shake off excess flour.
• Fry in hot fat until the pieces are nicely browned.Don't crowd the pan. Depending on the thickness of the fish it could take 2 to 5 minutes. Try to turn no more than once.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with a lemon wedge, Recipe #406770 and fries.