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Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce

Crispy Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce for a Quick Delight

This Crispy Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce is a quick and satisfying dish that’s gluten-free friendly, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed frozen cod, can substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten until fully mixed
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can be used for a different texture
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado or vegetable oil are alternatives
For the Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Dairy-free mayonnaise can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Can substitute with parsley or chives
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Pickles Dill pickles complement this dish beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Bowls
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation of Tartar Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, pickles, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
Breading Setup
  1. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Breading the Cod
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry, dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
Cooking Cod
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded cod fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Transfer the cooked cod to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with lemon dill tartar sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cod fillets are completely thawed and patted dry before breading for crispiness. Adjust cooking times based on thickness of fillets.

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