Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 3 whole large russet potatoes (peeled and coarsely grated)
  • 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 fillets fresh or frozen (thawed cod fillets, about 6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs (beaten)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Toss together the grated potatoes, bread crumbs, thyme, salt and pepper in a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large deep skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Place the flour in 1 pie plate and the eggs in another.
  • Working 1 at a time, dredge the cod fillets in the flour, shaking off excess.
  • Dip the floured fillets into the egg to coat, letting the excess drip off.
  • Crust the cod with the potato mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • Add the crusted cod fillets to the oil and fry until the potato coating is crisp and lightly browned.
  • Drain the cod on paper towels then transfer to the prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake the cod about 5 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.