Description
Learn how to make delicious pan-fried cod fish with a crispy exterior and tender flaky interior. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Coat the Fillets: In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture.
- Cook the Cod: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook the fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the cod in the flour mixture.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
