Pan-Fried Cod

By MJH

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb cod fillets
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat large sauté pan on medium. Dip fish in flour (coating both sides), then dip into egg mixture (allowing excess to drip off), and coat with panko.

Place oil in pan, then add fish; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until crust is golden and flesh is flaky. Drain on paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon, if desired.
Other Preparation Methods

Sauté: Preheat large sauté pan
on medium. Place 2 tablespoons garlic herb butter in pan, then
add fish; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until opaque and
separates easily. Squeeze lemon juice over fish.

Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 1/2 lb cod in foil pouch with 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes. Bake 8-10 minutes or until opaque and separates easily.