Crispy Cornmeal Cod
Crispy Cornmeal Cod features a golden, crackly crust that gives way to tender, flaky fish with a bright lift from fresh lime. The cornmeal adds a toasty crunch while butter and olive oil bring a rich finish. Serve this for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something light yet satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Cornmeal Cod, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the cod filets under water. Pat the fish dry.
- 2
Pour the lime juice into a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, dip the cod into the lime juice and let the excess drip off. Press the fish into the cornmeal mixture to coat all sides, then set aside on a plate.
- 4
Fry the cod in the hot skillet until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and fry until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden on the other side; about 1 minute more. Cooking time will vary with the thickness of the filets. You may need to fry in batches.
- 5
Transfer the fish to a wire rack set over a drip tray to catch any excess oil. Serve immediately.
- Calories 631.33 kcal High 32%
- Protein 51.93 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 31.5 g 11%
- Total Fat 33.7 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 9.36 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.13 mg High 49%
- Sodium 147.63 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.94 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 1234.6 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 10.0 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Cornmeal Cod is made with 7 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cornmeal, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 631.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Cornmeal Cod made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cornmeal, Lime Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Cornmeal Cod?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 631.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Cornmeal Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Cornmeal Cod healthy?
- Crispy Cornmeal Cod has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 631.33 calories and 51.93 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 147.63 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.36 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, 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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