Cod Cheeks in Panko Breadcrumbs

Method9 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Pat the prepared cod cheeks (1 kg) dry, especially after defrosting. Beat the eggs (2) and put the plain flour (200 g), beaten eggs and panko in three separate bowls.

   Uses 1 kg cod cheeks · 2 eggs · 200 g panko breadcrumbs · 200 g plain flour

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the salt (1½ tsp) and pepper (1 tsp) into the prepared plain flour bowl.

   Uses 1½ tsp salt · 1 tsp pepper · 200 g plain flour in separate bowl

3. 3

   Step 3: Coat each prepared dry cod piece in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, then dip in the prepared beaten eggs and finally the panko. Choose either the deep-fried method in steps 4–7 or the oven-only alternative in step 8.

   Uses 1 kg prepared cod cheeks patted dry · same 200 g flour with measured salt and pepper · two eggs beaten in separate bowl · 200 g panko in separate bowl

4. 4

   Step 4: For the deep-fried option, heat the frying oil to 160°C (320°F).

   Uses oil for deep frying

5. 5

   Step 5: Fry the prepared breaded cod in small batches without overcrowding the basket; about six pieces may fit, depending on the fryer size.

   Uses cod pieces coated in seasoned flour then egg then panko · same frying oil heated 160°C (320°F)

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   Step 6: Cook each frying batch for about 2–4 minutes until golden and the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Lift out and drain on kitchen paper.

   Fry cod cheeks per batch · 4 minUses small batch breaded cod pieces placed in hot oil

7. 7

   Step 7: Keep the fried drained fish warm in an oven at 180°C (356°F) while frying the remaining batches.

   Uses fish fried 2–4 minutes perbatch until golden cooked through and drained

8. 8

   Step 8: For the oven-only alternative, skip the deep-frying steps and use the uncooked breaded fish from step 3. Line a tray with parchment or a silicone mat. Bake at 200°C conventional (392°F) or 180°C fan for about 20 minutes, turning halfway, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

   Bake in oven · 20 minUses oven-only alternative uses uncooked coated fish from breading stage

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   Step 9: Serve the cod cooked by the chosen method with lemon (1) wedges and chopped parsley (2 tbsp).

   Uses 1 lemon · 2 tbsp parsley · breaded cod cooked using either fry or oven method