Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 679.41 kcal High 34%
- Protein 23.87 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 22.17 g 8%
- Total Fat 56.05 g High 72%
- Saturated Fat 7.4 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.82 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 86.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.46 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 611.55 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 24.78 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Cornmeal Coated Cod is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 679.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Oil, Cornmeal. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 679.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod healthy?
- Crispy Cornmeal-Coated Cod has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 679.41 calories and 23.87 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.4 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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