Cornmeal-Crusted Cod

Crispy cornmeal-crusted cod takes a quick dip in lime juice for extra flavor before pan frying. Is there really anything better than fried fish?

Ingredients :

• 12 cod filets
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2/3 cup cornmeal
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions :

1. Rinse cod filets with water. Pat fish dry.
2. Place lime juice in a shallow bowl. Whisk cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper together in a separate shallow bowl.
3. Heat oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, dip cod into lime juice; allow excess to drip off. Press fish into cornmeal mixture to coat on all sides; set aside on a plate.
4. Fry cod in the hot skillet until crispy golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and fry until fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown on the other side; about 1 minute more. Cooking time will depend on thickness of filets. You may have to fry in batches.
5. Remove fish to a wire rack set over a drip tray to catch any excess oil. Serve immediately.