Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod

Name: Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.33 cup All-Purpose Flour; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.13 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 cup Cooking Oil; 0.33 cup Cornmeal; 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 cup Milk; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 4 whole Seasoned Cod

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod features tender fish wrapped in a golden crust with subtle paprika, garlic, and thyme notes, plus a gentle heat from cayenne. The contrast of juicy cod and crunchy coating makes it special for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual fish-fry night. Serve hot with lemon for a bright finish.

Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Assemble all the ingredients.
2

Stir the milk and lemon juice together in a medium bowl. Add the cod fillets and let them soak for 5 minutes.
3

Warm the oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
4

Combine the cornmeal and flour in a shallow bowl. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the cod fillets in the cornmeal mixture, coating both sides.
5

Fry the cod fillets in the hot oil until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.