Ryba Smażona Dorsz

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 700 gCod fillet, patted dry
• 80 gWheat flour
• 2Egg, beaten
• 120 gBreadcrumb
• 2Lemon, cut into wedges
• 15 gFresh dill, chopped (to serve)
• 8 gSalt
• 2 gBlack pepper, ground
• 120 mlSunflower oil

Equipment

stovetop, shallow bowl, frying pan, tongs, paper towel, knife, cutting board, fork, spoon, spatula, plate, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise en Place

   Gather the cod, flour, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon, dill, salt, pepper, and oil; set out 3 shallow bowls, pan, tongs, towels, and knife. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools within reach.

2. 2
   Dry and Season

   Pat each cod fillet dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. · 4 min

   What to look for: The fish surface looks dry and lightly speckled with seasoning.

3. 3
   Set Breading Station

   Beat the egg in 1 shallow bowl, place flour in another, and breadcrumbs in a third for the classic Polish coating. · 4 min

   What to look for: Three separate bowls are ready in flour, egg, breadcrumb order.

4. 4
   Bread the Cod

   Coat each fillet in flour, dip it in beaten egg, then press it into breadcrumbs so the surface is evenly covered. · 5 min

   What to look for: Each fillet has a complete, even breadcrumb layer with no wet patches.

5. 5
   Heat the Oil

   Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat until a breadcrumb sizzles at once without smoking. · 3 min

   What to look for: A breadcrumb bubbles immediately and the oil stays clear, not smoky.

6. 6
   Fry Until Golden

   Fry the breaded cod in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the crust is golden and crisp. · 8 min

   When it is done: The cod reaches 63°C / 145°F in the center and flakes easily with a fork.

7. 7
   Drain and Lemon

   Drain the fried cod on paper towels, then squeeze fresh lemon over the hot crust while it is still crisp. · 2 min

   What to look for: Excess oil has blotted away and the crust still looks crisp.

8. 8
   Serve with Dill

   Serve the cod immediately with fresh dill scattered on top and lemon wedges on the side. · 2 min

   What to look for: The fish is hot, crisp, and garnished with green dill and lemon wedges.