Spicy Cod Bites
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Prep:
15 min. -
Cook:
10 min. -
Serves:
4
Recipe tags: breading-batter mix, easy difficulty, dinner, deepfry
½ cup | Ketchup |
1 tsp | Garlic powder |
¼ tsp | Cayenne pepper |
¼ tsp | Chili powder |
¼ tsp | Black pepper |
½ tsp | Worcestershire sauce |
1 Tbsp | Freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1 Tbsp | Hot sauce |
2 Tbsp | Prepared horseradish |
1 pkg | Shore Lunch Cornmeal Recipe Fish Breading Mix |
4 cup | Vegetable oil |
1 lb | Cod fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes |
2 tsp | Cayenne pepper, divided |
2 tsp | Garlic powder, divided |
1 Tbsp | Freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1 Tbsp | Hot sauce |
1 | Large egg, beaten |
1 Tbsp | Water |
Heat the oil in a large stock pot to 350 ºF.
Add the cod to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and toss to coat.
Combine the breading, remaining cayenne pepper, and remaining garlic powder in a shallow dish.
Whisk the egg and the water in a shallow dish.
Dip each piece of the cod in the egg then dredge in the breading. Place the breaded cod on a baking sheet until ready to fry.
Carefully add the cod, in batches, to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Using a slotted metal spoon remove the cod from the oil to a platter lined with paper towels.
Whisk the ketchup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and horseradish in a small mixing bowl. Serve immediately with the fried cod.