Traditional Newfoundland Pan Fried Cod Fillets Recipes

PAN FRIED COD

Steps:

• Pat the cod fillets very dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil a 10-inch or similar cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shiny (but not yet smoking), gently lower the fish into the oil, moving away from your body with your motion in case the oil splatters. Lower the heat to medium.
• Let the fish cook undisturbed on the first side for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is nicely golden.
• Gently flip the cod over. A flexible, thin metal spatula (such as a fish spatula) works best. The cod might stick a bit at first, but work gently and firmly and you'll get it. Place the butter in the pan. With a spoon, spread the pat around the fish. Tilt the pan away from you so that the butter pools, then baste the fish with the butter a few times.
• Continue cooking on the other side until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 2 additional minutes.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and squeeze the lemon over the top. Enjoy immediately, with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

TRADITIONAL NEWFOUNDLAND PAN FRIED COD FILLETS

Steps:

• 1 - In a bowl mix egg and milk together, add a pinch of your seasonings , in another dish put your bread crumbs , then in another dish put flour and a pinch of your seasonings together. 2 - Season your cod with a pinch of salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic. Start rolling your cod in the egg mixture then roll your cod in the bread crumbs then after roll in your flour mixture. 3 - Preheat frying pan on medium heat for couple of minutes , then add one tbsp of olive oil after it starts to warm place your cod filets to pan start frying. 4 - Fry cod for 5 minutes on one side or until it's golden brown. Flip to other side and fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown add more oil if needed. 5 - After all cod have been fried you can season again if needed , if you are not ready to serve your cod put on glass plate or rack and place in your oven on 170° , don't cover. This will keep your cod from going soggy and it will stay crisp. "Please note you can leave out the bread crumbs if you only like to fry your fish in flour."