Servings: 4 people
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz Cod Fillets
- 1 ½ tablespoons Curry Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup Corn Meal
- ½ cup All-purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
For the Homemade Curry Spice Blend
- 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Coconut Powder ground up dried coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Dried Chives
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Fenugreek spice
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 ½ tablespoon Ground Coriander
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Make The Curry Spice
- Mix all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside
Prepare the Cod Fillets:
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Season cod on both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
Create the Coating Station:
- In a large shallow bowl, set up a coating station.
- Add the all-purpose flour, plus the corn meal, and finally the curry spice blend. Mix well and set aside.
Coat the Cod Fillets:
- Dredge each cod fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Cook Pan Fried Cod:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated fillets into the hot skillet and pan fry cod quickly
- Pan sear cod for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the fillets gently using a spatula to avoid damaging the crust.
- Remove the pan-fried cod from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality cod fillets for the best results.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning them. This helps remove excess moisture, allowing the crust to adhere better.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper before coating them. This ensures that the fish itself is flavorful.
- Create a coating station with a separate bowl for the flour mixture. This makes the coating process organized and efficient.
- Press the cod fillets gently into the flour mixture to ensure an even coating. This will help create a crispy crust.
- Preheat the skillet properly before adding the coated cod fillets. The oil should be hot but not smoking to achieve a golden brown crust.
- Be mindful of the cooking time. Cook the cod fish for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the crust is crispy and golden. Overcooking can result in dry fish. Pay attention to the flakiness to know when cod is done. When fish flakes easily it's done.
- Use a fish spatula to flip the cod fillets gently, being careful not to disturb the crust. This will help maintain the integrity of the coating.
- Serve the pan seared cod immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the fish for a tangy and bright flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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