CORNMEAL AND FLAX-CRUSTED COD OR SNAPPER

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Cornmeal and Flax-Crusted Cod or Snapper image

Fish will not absorb much of the oil in which it is fried if the oil is properly heated. These crisp fillets are a great way to work flaxseeds, toasted or not, into a main dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 5m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds snapper or cod fillets
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fine cornmeal (if you have only polenta or coarse cornmeal, you can grind it to a fine powder in a spice mill)
1/4 cup flaxseeds, untoasted or toasted, coarsely ground
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
Lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (unless you're planning to cook the fish later).
  • Pat the fish fillets dry, and season with salt and pepper. In a wide bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flaxseeds, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the flour on a plate or in a baking dish. Beat the eggs in a wide bowl. Dredge the fillets first in the flour -- tap them to remove excess flour -- then in the egg, then in the cornmeal-flax mixture. If not cooking right away, place the fish on a baking sheet, uncovered, in the refrigerator.
  • Add 2 tablespoons canola oil to the hot pan. When it is rippling, carefully add as many fillets as will fit your pan. Cook four to five minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the fillets) or until nicely browned. Remove from the pan, and keep warm in a low oven while you repeat with the remaining fish and oil, as necessary. Serve hot, with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 417, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Saim Malik
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Mohsin
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I used snapper instead of cod and it turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was flaky and moist.


Farzana Shaheen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the crust is crispy and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish too.


Angadvir Saini
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This recipe is a great way to cook cod. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I served it with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, and it was a hit with my family.


Yousuf Bd
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Delicious! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Husnain Mughal
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I loved the combination of cornmeal and flaxseed in the crust.


Rosa Robles
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


davinm23
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I used cod instead of snapper and it turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was flaky and moist.


Imran Jatoi
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This is a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I served it with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, and it was a hit with my family.


Walker Day
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Delicious! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kimberly adams
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I loved the combination of cornmeal and flaxseed in the crust.


Nadim _Badsha
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jan pakhi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I used snapper instead of cod and it turned out great. The crust was crispy and the fish was flaky and moist.


Shahalom Islam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the crust is crispy and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish too.


Joyce Boyce
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This cod recipe is fantastic! The cornmeal and flax crust is crispy and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I served it with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, and it was a hit with my family.