Fried cod

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Besides cod, you can fry any fish; notothenia, hake, and other sea fish varieties are especially popular. This fish can be served with a side of potatoes, pasta, or cereals, as well as with vegetables (as a salad or boiled). The fish is served chilled. The ready dish can now be brought to the table.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the fish fillet and pat dry with paper towels, then cut it into 2 pieces. Crack a chicken egg into a bowl, add milk, place the fish in the mixture, and let it sit for a couple of minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a separate bowl, mix flour with breadcrumbs, cayenne pepper, and salt.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Remove the fish from the milk and dip both sides into the dry ingredient mixture.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil, then place the fish on the well-heated surface.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Sear each side for 2-4 minutes until a golden crust forms.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Transfer the fish from the skillet onto a paper towel to remove excess fat, then place it onto a plate and serve.