Easy Homemade Crispy Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar
A delightful dish featuring flaky cod coated in a golden, crispy crust and served with a refreshing lemon dill tartar sauce.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Cod
- 4 pieces Cod fillets Fresh cod fillets work best for flavor.
- 1 cup Flour For dredging.
- 1/2 cup Cornmeal For added crunch.
- 2 pieces Eggs Beaten for coating.
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For a crunchy coating.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- 1/4 cup Pickles Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in another dish.
- In a third dish, mix panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal.
Cooking
- Dredge each cod fillet in the flour, dip into the eggs, and then coat with the panko mixture.
- Place the coated fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
Tartar Sauce Preparation
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped pickles, lemon juice, and fresh dill to make the tartar sauce.
Serving
- Serve the crispy cod with the lemon dill tartar sauce.
Notes
Store leftover crispy cod in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results while retaining crispiness.