Fried Cod

Trader Joe's wild caught cod pieces scream make me!  So, I oblige.  The day I made this recipe it was very ho hum.  The next day however reheated in the toaster oven, fabulous.  Everyone enjoyed this recipe...fried is always kid friendly.

breaded and ready to go

Fried Cod

from Maria Helm Sinskey

The Vineyard Kitchen

adapted

4 egg whites

3t salt

freshly ground pepper

1 1/3 cup bread crumbs

1 1/3 cup panko

2T chopped Italian parsley

2 packages of wild cod pieces

extra virgin olive oil for frying

~ whisk egg whites, 1t salt and a grind of pepper in a shallow bowl

~ combine bread crumbs, panko, parsley, 2t salt and a few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl

~ pat dry cod with paper towel

~ dip cod in egg whites and then bread crumb mixture

~ place on cake rack

~ heat cast iron skillet medium high

~ add a enough olive oil to just cover bottom

~ test oil for sizzle by dropping a couple of bread crumbs

~ fry fish until they are golden only about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side

~ place on paper towel when done for a minute or two and serve hot

~ the next day heat in toaster oven on medium toast setting until hot and crispy...so good!