How do you pan fry cod steaks? It is very simple. To begin with, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. Steaks of any white or red fish will be suitable for the recipe. You can take fresh or frozen fish. Frozen fish should be defrosted beforehand, transferring it from the freezer to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
Rinse the cod, and dry it. You can take already sliced store steaks or cut the whole fish into steaks yourself. Instead of steaks, you can use boneless fish fillets.
Pour the flour into a bowl. Add the Provencal herbs, salt and pepper and stir to combine. You can add or replace the spices listed in the recipe to taste. If desired, you can add these spices not to the flour, but to the beaten eggs. It does not matter which option you choose.
Break the eggs into a bowl and beat with a fork or whisk until smooth. The yolk should mix well with the egg white.
First coat each fish steak on all sides in flour. Shake off any excess flour.
Then dip it in the egg mixture. To ensure that the batter coats the whole fish, you can again coat it in flour and dip it in the beaten eggs again. If desired, you can additionally coat the fish in breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the fish steaks. How long to fry the cod in a frying pan? Fry the steaks for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
The exact frying time depends on your technique and the thickness of your steaks. Thick steaks will likely need to be cooked for a while longer on low heat under a lid.
Transfer the cod steaks to a plate, garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs and serve. Enjoy your meal!