Description
Pan Fried Cod Fish is a simple, quick, and delicious seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets seasoned, lightly coated in a spiced flour mixture, and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with fresh lemon wedges and parsley, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Flour Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod Fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Mix the Flour Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using, mixing thoroughly to ensure an even blend of spices.
- Coat the Fish: Dredge each seasoned cod fillet into the seasoned flour mixture, making sure each piece is well coated. Shake off the excess flour to avoid clumping.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Heat until the oil is hot and the butter becomes foamy, signaling readiness for frying.
- Cook the Cod: Carefully place the coated cod fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the fillets turn golden brown and are cooked through. The fish should flake easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve the Dish: Transfer the cooked fillets to a serving plate, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is adequately hot before adding the fish to achieve a crispier crust.
- You may substitute cod with other mild white fish such as haddock or pollock without altering the cooking method.
- Pair the pan-fried cod with rice, steamed vegetables, or a simple green salad to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
