Pan Fried Cod with Curry Crust

Ingredients

• 4 6 oz Cod Fillets
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Curry Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Corn Meal
• 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Powder (ground up dried coconut flakes)
• 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Chives
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Fenugreek spice
• 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Ground Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make The Curry Spice ---

2. 2

   Mix all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside

3. 3

   --- Prepare the Cod Fillets: ---

4. 4

   Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

5. 5

   Season cod on both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   --- Create the Coating Station: ---

7. 7

   In a large shallow bowl, set up a coating station.

8. 8

   Add the all-purpose flour, plus the corn meal, and finally the curry spice blend. Mix well and set aside.

9. 9

   --- Coat the Cod Fillets: ---

10. 10

    Dredge each cod fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

11. 11

    --- Cook Pan Fried Cod: ---

12. 12

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom.

13. 13

    Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated fillets into the hot skillet and pan fry cod quickly

14. 14

    Pan sear cod for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy.

15. 15

    Carefully flip the fillets gently using a spatula to avoid damaging the crust.

16. 16

    Remove the pan-fried cod from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.