Moonen's Cod-Wich Recipe

Name: Moonen's Cod-Wich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 whole egg; 1 cup very cold beer; Pinch salt; Pinch cayenne; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 (5-inch) cod fillets; 1/2 cup chopped cornichons; 1/4 cup chopped capers; 3 medium shallots, peeled and rough chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 heaping tablespoons dill; 4 heaping tablespoons chives; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 whole egg
1 cup very cold beer
Pinch salt
Pinch cayenne
1 cup vegetable oil
4 (5-inch) cod fillets
1/2 cup chopped cornichons
1/4 cup chopped capers
3 medium shallots, peeled and rough chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 heaping tablespoons dill
4 heaping tablespoons chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

1
In a large combine all the above ingredients together and let sit 1 hour covered.
2
Heat oil in a high sided saute pan to about 350 degrees.
3
Pat dry the cod fillets and coat evenly with the beer batter.
4
Fry fillets in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Serve hot with a generous amount of tartar sauce.
7
Using a food processor fitted with the sharp blade, add cornichons, capers, and shallots, to the work bowl.
8
Process for a few seconds just to combine.
9
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, herbs, lemon juice, and pepper, and process for 8 seconds to well.
10
Open the pour spout, and with the motor running, slowly add the oil in stream.
11
Remove tartar sauce to am air-tight container and refrigerate for 24 hours before using to allow flavors to develop.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 whole egg, 1 cup very cold beer, and more.

Yes, Moonen's Cod-Wich 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.

Moonen's Cod-Wich

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