Almond Crusted Cod with Orange Sauce
User Reviews
5
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
468 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Almond Crusted Cod with Orange Sauce
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Almond Crusted Cod with Orange Sauce features fresh cod fillets coated with a crunchy mixture of almonds, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, pan-fried to a golden crust. The accompanying orange sauce is prepared with shallots, orange zest and juice, white wine, vinegar, and butter, offering a bright, tangy complement to the mild fish. This dish balances textures with a crispy crust and moist interior.
Description
The cod is lightly seasoned, then dredged sequentially in flour, egg wash, and an almond-panko-Parmesan mixture, which provides a textured, nutty crust when pan-fried in olive oil. The orange sauce is made by gently sautéing shallots and orange zest, then simmering with orange juice, white wine, and champagne vinegar until reduced to a sauce base. Butter is incorporated at the end to enrich and harmonize flavors. Together, the nutty crust and citrusy sauce create a delicate balance that highlights the mildness of fresh cod.
Serve the cod warm, spooned with the orange sauce, making it suitable for a refined yet accessible dinner. The recipe allows for preparation in stages including breading the fish up to four hours before frying, and the sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated as needed.
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Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ shallot finely chopped, about ¼ cup
- orange zest
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
ALMOND CRUSTED COD
- 2 lbs cod fresh, cut four fillets
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg
- 1 cup almonds sliced and processed in a food processor (should still have almond bits, don't completely pulverize)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- olive oil for frying, See NOTES
Instructions
Make the Sauce
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the orange zest and cook for another minute.
- Add the orange juice, wine, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ pepper. Cook until reduced to about half, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Stir until butter has melted and is incorporated. Keep warm over low heat while you prepare the cod.
Prepare the Almond Crusted Cod
- Lightly season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station by adding the flour in one medium-sized pan or bowl, the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water, lightly blended, in another medium bowl, and then the almonds, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a third medium bowl.
- Coat each fillet first with the flour, shaking off excess, and then dipping into the egg bath, shaking off excess, and then coating with the almond mixture. Let fillets rest for about 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost starting to smoke.
- Add the fillets and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Carefully remove from skillet.
- Place a cooked fillet on each plate and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve at once passing extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- Watch the video tutorial provided for visual guidance on breading and frying techniques.
- Use a non-stick skillet and enough olive oil to partially submerge the fillets during shallow frying for even crust development.
- Cook fillets in batches if necessary, keeping finished pieces warm in a low oven (250°F) until all are prepared.
- The orange sauce can be made several hours in advance and reheated gently over low heat.
- The coated cod fillets can be refrigerated up to 4 hours before frying for convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
199mg
(66%)
Sodium
367mg
(15%)
Potassium
1354mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 367mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1354mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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