Fried Cod with Tartar Sauce - Frozen Fish Direct

Ingredients

• 1 lb cod fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fried Cod with Tartar Sauce: Step-by-Step Method
• Pat cod fillets dry thoroughly using paper towels
• Cut cod fillets into uniform pieces if necessary for even cooking
• In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper; mix well
• Coat each cod fillet evenly in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess
• Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1 cm and heat over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking
• When the oil is ready, gently add cod fillets, being careful to avoid crowding the pan
• Fry cod fillets for 3–4 minutes per side, or until each piece is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 60°C/140°F)
• Remove fried cod from skillet and drain on a wire rack or paper towels
• While fish is cooling, stir together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dried dill weed, salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl to create tartar sauce
• Taste tartar sauce and adjust seasoning if needed
• Serve freshly fried cod fillets with tartar sauce on the side or spooned over
• For plating, arrange cod fillets on a warmed plate, garnish with a wedge of lemon (if available), and present tartar sauce in a ramekin or small bowl
• Suggest serving with a light green salad or crispy potatoes for a complete meal