Fried Salt Cod Recipe

Name: Fried Salt Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod, rinsed well; 1 qt vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; Accompaniment: lemon wedges; Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

1 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod, rinsed well
1 qt vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

1
Soak cod in a large bowl with water to cover by 2 inches, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, 1 to 3 days (see cooks' note, below).
2
Chill cod until ready to use.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until it registers 385 to 390F on thermometer.
4
While oil is heating, whisk together flour, salt, olive oil, water, and parsley in a bowl.
5
Drain cod and pat dry, then cut into 3- by 1/2-inch strips.
6
Working in batches of 4, coat strips in batter, then transfer to oil with tongs and fry, turning, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
7
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
8
(Return oil to 385 to 390F between batches.)
9
Sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod, rinsed well, 1 qt vegetable oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Salt Cod falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Salt Cod

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