Garlic Herb Cod Strips with Zesty Dill Ranch
Delicious and easy-to-make cod strips coated in garlic and herbs, served with a zesty dill ranch sauce.
Ingredients
For the Cod Strips
- 1 pound Cod fillets (cut into strips) Cut into one inch wide strips for even cooking.
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating.
- 2 Large eggs Beaten for the egg wash.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crispiness) Provides crunch.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying For frying.
For the Zesty Dill Ranch Sauce
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream For creaminess.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped) Adds freshness.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For acidity.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (for the sauce)
- Salt, to taste (for the sauce)
- Pepper, to taste (for the sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and cut the cod fillets into strips of about one inch wide.
- In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until they are fully combined.
- In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Coating
- Take each cod strip and coat it first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the strip in the beaten eggs.
- Roll it in the panko breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Carefully place the coated cod strips in the skillet, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried cod from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Making the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Serving
- Arrange the Garlic Herb Cod Strips on a serving platter with the zesty dill ranch sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can also bake the cod strips instead of frying them for a lighter version.