Pan Fried Cod Recipe

 

Easy pan fried fish dish that is easy, fast, and done in less than 15 minutes. These pan seared cod fillets are soft, and flaky, with a crispy, golden brown exterior. Packed full of flavor, and scrumptious, you will adore this fish meal that can be served with fries, veggies, or any side of your choosing. Let me teach you how to pan cook fish.

Pan Fried Cod Recipe

This garlic butter pan fried fish dish is so easy and fast, It takes less than 15 minutes to create excellent restaurant grade fried cod fillets on the dinner table.

Only a handful of simple materials are necessary to produce these pan seared fish. The essential components are herbs and spices, fish, olive oil, and garlic butter.

Cod is a white fish that has a moderate taste and doesn’t smell ‘fishy’. It is substantially lower in mercury than other varieties, adaptable, and may be used in tacos, and stews, and eaten with rice, fries, potatoes, and other side dishes. This pan fried fish will be added to your dinner routine in no time.

This is the greatest pan fried cod fish dish that can be modified to different kinds of fish including Halibut, white fish, mahi mahi, and pollock.

Pan frying cod is easy and with this recipe, you get fish that is tasty with golden brown top, and delicate, flaky within.

This pan roasted cod has no breading- no panko, no flour, but, if you wish, you may gently dip with this fish fry seasoning before frying.

This pan fried fish dish is strong in protein, low carb, healthful, and tasty. Let me teach you how to pan cook fish.

Ingredients

The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Cod– I used boneless skinless cod fillets. Atlantic cod

Paprika– I used smoked paprika but you can use the regular one.

Onion granules– Can be substituted for onion powder.

Garlic granules– This can be replaced with garlic powder.

Black pepper– You can use cayenne pepper or any pepper of your choice.

Salt

Olive oil– or vegetable oil or sunflower oil.

Garlic Butter– Optional. I use this homemade garlic butter.

How To Pan Fry Cod

Here’s a step by step guide on how to fry cod:

Mix the paprika, parsley, onion granules, garlic granules, black pepper, and salt. In a dish.

Pat the fish fillets dry then sprinkle the spice on them to coat both sides.

Place a skillet on medium heat and add oil to it.

When the oil is heated, add the seasoned cod in a single layer without overcrowding the skillet. Fry for 1- 2 minutes then flip the cod to fry the other side.

When cod is ready, it will lift easily, the outer will be crispy, and the inside flaky.

Add in garlic butter then scoop on the fish. Garnish with parsley.

 

How Long To Fry Cod

The amount of time it takes to fry fish depends on the size and thickness of the cod fillets or loins, and the temperature of the oil.

How long to pan fried fish is 4-6 minutes. That is 2-3 minutes on each side on medium heat.

Cod is done when it is opaque and when a fork is pierced, it flakes. The skin or exterior will be golden brown and crunchy.

When examined with an instant meat thermometer, the internal temperature at the thickest region should be at least 130F/55C.

What To Serve With

Fried fish is adaptable and may be paired with wonderful side dishes. Some of them are suggested below:

Rice – Curry rice, jollof rice, long grain rice, basmati rice.

Potatoes- Air fryer crispy potatoes, fried potatoes, boiled potatoes.

veggies- boiling asparagus, boiling cabbage, roasted carrots, baked veggies, pan fried vegetables

Pasta- lemon pasta, spicy pasta, boiling pasta, vegetarian pasta

Sauce- Garlic butter sauce, Peri Peri sauce

How To Store

Let the fried cod cool fully then transfer to a ziploc or a sealable container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To preserve it for longer, place it in the freezer. Pack the fish in a freezer-safe bag or Ziploc, label and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Reheat it from frozen or defrost in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or stovetop.

To reheat in the microwave- Place the fish on a microwave-safe dish and turn the microwave to high settings. Heat fish at 30 seconds intervals until cooked thoroughly.

Tips For Making Fried Cod Fish

• Use a skillet that has enough room for pan frying cod without crowding. Nonstick will ensure the fish doesn’t stick to the pan. Cast iron skillet is also good for even heat distribution.
  Let the pan get heated before you add fish so they don’t stick to the pan or steam instead of frying.
• Arrange the cod in a single layer in the pan. No overlapping and don’t crowd the pan. If need be, fry them in batches.
• Don’t move the cod loins or fillets until they are ready to avoid them falling apart.
• The butter and garlic give extra flavor. It doesn’t have to be a lot of butter just enough to coat and flavor.
• You can use any seasoning of your choice to season the cod. Cajun, Tilapia seasoning, salmon seasoning, and blackened seasoning, are some good ones I’ve tried with great success.
• Don’t flip the fish until it’s ready so it doesn’t stick or fall apart.
• This recipe can be used for other types of fish like haddock, white fish, Tilapia, pollock, and halibut.
• Squeeze some lemon juice on the fish to intensify the flavors.

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