Welcome to the delightful journey of preparing a tantalizing dish that combines the bold flavors of spice with the delicate texture of cod, all while maintaining a lighter, healthier approach. This culinary adventure will guide you through the process of creating a "spicy cornmeal cod lighter," a dish that promises an explosion of taste without sacrificing its nutritional integrity. Embark on this gastronomic voyage and discover a recipe that ignites your taste buds and leaves you feeling satisfied and guilt-free.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY CORNMEAL COD
These golden fillets are coated with a cornmeal-herb mixture and baked to crispy perfection.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500°F.
- Cut fish fillet into 4x2-inch pieces. Mix remaining ingredients except eggs and butter. Dip fish into eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
- Place fish on ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle butter over fish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, turning fish once, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg
SPICY CORNMEAL COD (LIGHTER RECIPE)
A spicy coating gives lots of flavor--but little fat--to this fabulous fish recipe.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
- Cut fish fillets into 4x2-inch pieces. Mix remaining ingredients except egg product and margarine. Dip fish into egg product, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
- Place fish on cookie sheet. Drizzle margarine over fish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, turning fish once, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg
SPICY CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH
Serve this fish with tartar sauce as a main dish or also delicious served as a sandwich. Easy preparation. Prep time includes refrigeration time. From Eating Well Magazine.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place fillets in a single layer in a shallow glass dish, Pour milk over the fish; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare Tangy Tartar Sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Keep refrigerated.
- Makes 1/2 cup.
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Combine cornmeal, parsley, garlic and cayenne to taste in a shallow dish.
- Remove the fish from the milk, sprinkle both side with salt and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the fish on baking sheet and lightly coat the fish with cooking spray.
- Bake until the fish is firm to the touch and opaque in the center, 10-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 395.7, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 22.2
CORNMEAL COATING
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Add cod fillets, and marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
- Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 350.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PAN-FRIED CORNMEAL BATTER FISH
Make and share this Pan-Fried Cornmeal Batter Fish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- in 9" pie pan stir together all ingredients except cornmeal, fish and oil.
- on waxed paper place cornmeal, dip fish into batter, then coat both sides of fish with cornmeal.
- in 10" skittle heat oil until hot.
- place 3 or 4 fish fillets in hot oil.
- cook over med heat until golden brown.
- turn and continue cooking until golden brown and fish flakes with a fork.
- repeat with remaining fish, place fried fish on paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve with potatoes or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 175.4, Sodium 506.1, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 57.2
CRISPY OVEN-FRIED COD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, salt, and cayenne in a large sealable plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides and, working with 1 piece at a time, put fish in bag and shake to coat well with crumbs. Dip fish in eggs, then shake in crumbs again to coat. Transfer fish to a plate.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry fish until undersides are golden brown, about 1 minute. Turn over, add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and cook 1 minute more. Put skillet in upper third of oven and bake until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially important for the cod, which should be as fresh as possible.
- Don't overcook the cod: Cod is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Use a light hand with the spices: The spices in this recipe are meant to enhance the flavor of the cod, not overpower it. Use just enough to add a bit of heat and flavor.
- Serve the cod with your favorite sides: This recipe is great served with rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This spicy cornmeal cod is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is cooked in a flavorful cornmeal coating, and the spicy sauce adds a nice kick. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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