Pan-Fried Cod

By GratefulSea

Pan-Fried Cod is the crispy, crunchy fried fish recipe that makes the perfect main course when served with French fries and an ice cold beer. This recipe can be lightened up slightly if served with a lightly dressed side salad, or over roasted or steamed vegetables. Flavored with cayenne pepper and crusted with meal or crushed saltine crackers, this extra crispy fish recipe has the crunch you and your family is craving tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets or other white-fleshed fish fillets
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cracker meal or crushed saltine crackers
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt to taste
• vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk the egg and milk in a medium bowl; add the cod and set aside to soak. Mix the flour, cracker meal, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt on a plate.

Heat 1-inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the milk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, turning to coat. Fry in the hot oil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.