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Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce

Crispy Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce for Quick Healthy Dinners

Enjoy this Crispy Cod with Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce, a quick healthy dinner option for the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed, can substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs if necessary
  • 1/2 cup Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs Fully beaten
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For frying; alternatives include avocado or vegetable oil
For the Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Can substitute with parsley or chives
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pickles Dill pickles recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, diced pickles, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare your breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Organize for quick access.
  3. Pat cod fillets dry, then dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all fillets are ready.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook breaded cod for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer cooked cod to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve with lemon wedges and the chilled tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, avoid freezing the tartar sauce as its texture may change when thawed. Prepare it fresh whenever you reheat the cod.

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