Crumb Coated Cod Food

GARLIC-CRUSTED COD FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat butter and oil in a saucepan over low heat and add the garlic for one minute to soften, not brown.
• Remove pan from heat and add the bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Mix to moisten the crumbs and seasonings.
• Dredge each fish fillet in the beaten egg first.
• Then dredge each fish fillet into the crumb mixture.
• Place the coated fish fillets in an oiled roasting pan for the oven.
• Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. The fish inside should be flaky. Use a fork to make sure the fish flakes and is done.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

CORNFLAKE BAKED COD FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the fish into 4 even pieces.
• Pour the cornflake crumbs, bread crumbs, and the spices into a shallow, wide bowl and mix.
• Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl and dip each piece of fish into the egg and then into the crumb mixture to coat. Repeat for each piece of fish.
• Use non-stick cooking spray to coat a baking sheet and place the fish on the sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until done. Serve with lemon wedges.

BAKED COD WITH GARLIC AND HERB RITZ CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9 x 9-inch ceramic baking dish (it should be just big enough to hold the fish) and tilt the dish to coat the bottom with oil. Place the fish fillets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with the oil. Sprinkle the fish with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bake for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Set aside.
• Remove the fish from the oven and pour the wine and lemon juice directly on the fillets. Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere. (Don't worry if some crumbs get into the sauce!)
• Return the pan to the oven for 12 minutes, until the fillets are just cooked through in the center, depending on the thickness of the fish. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges.

OVEN-ROASTED COD CRUSTED WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Pile parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and a little coarse salt on the cutting board. Finely chop the lemon-garlic mixture, then combine with plain bread crumbs.
• Brush the top of each fillet with olive oil and dip in to the bread crumb herb mixture. Brush a little bit of olive oil in the bottom of a baking pan then place fillet in the pan, crust side up. Roast fillets in oven until firm to the touch, about 12 to 15 minutes.

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED COD FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• In a large heavy ziploc plasic bag combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning salt, lemon pepper, cayenne and garlic powder; shake the bag to mix (can use a shallow bowl).
• In a shallow bowl slightly beat the eggs.
• Adding one piece of fish at a time to the bag, coat well with the mixture, then remove and dip the fish in the eggs, then return to the bag to coat the fish again, repeat for all of the cod pieces; transfer to a plate.
• Heat about 3 tablespoons oil in a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fry the fish until the undersides are golden brown (about 1 minute).
• Turn over and add in another 3-4 tablespoons oil; cook another 1 minute more.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 5-6 minutes or until JUST cooked through.

CRUMB-TOPPED BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place fillets on a greased baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pat onto fillets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

OVEN-BAKED COD WITH BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lay cod fillets in a baking dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Combine water and fish bouillon cube in a bowl. Stir to combine and pour over cod.
• Mix bread crumbs, butter, parsley, dill, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a bowl with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cod.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden and crunchy, about 20 minutes.

COD WITH ITALIAN CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• In a small shallow bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, cheese, cornmeal, oil, italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
• Coat the rack of a broiling pan with cooking spray.
• Place the cod on the rack, folding under any thin edges of the filets.
• Brush with the egg white, then spoon the crumb mixture evenly on top.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED COD FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Peel the carrots and julienne enough to make 3 cups; cover and set aside.
• Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse and pat dry fish and place on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
• In small bowl stir together Panko crumbs and cheese; sprinkle and lightly press onto fish. Bake, uncovered, 4-6 minutes for each 1/2-inch thickness of fish, until crumbs are golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to boiling; add carrots. Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 minutes more. Add butter and ginger; toss. Serve fish and carrots with greens.