Pan-Fried Cod with Bacon-Fennel BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Cod with Bacon-Fennel BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 strips regular-slice bacon; 1 heaping cup slivered red onion; 1 heaping cup slivered fennel (see note); Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper; 1 cup Mutha Sauce (page 165); Juice of 1/4 lemon; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning (page 167); Pinch of kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 5-inch pieces; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons sliced scallion

Servings: persons

8 strips regular-slice bacon
1 heaping cup slivered red onion
1 heaping cup slivered fennel (see note)
Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup Mutha Sauce (page 165)
Juice of 1/4 lemon
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning (page 167)
Pinch of kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 5-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sliced scallion

1
Make up a batch of sauce.
2
Fry the bacon over medium-high heat just til crisp and brown.
3
Pull it out of the pan, drain it on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
4
Pour off all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.
5
Dump in the onions and fennel, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Sizzle over medium heat til brown and caramelized.
7
Stir in the Mutha Sauce and lemon juice.
8
Keep warm.
9
Toss the flour, Creole Seasoning, and a pinch of salt together.
10
Dredge the fish in the mixture til the pieces are well coated.
11
Swirl the oil into a heavy skillet and heat it til hot but not smoking.
12
Knock the excess flour off the fish pieces, and slip them into the skillet.
13
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, til lightly browned.
14
Flip the pieces over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, til cooked through.
15
With a slotted spatula, transfer the fish to a platter.
16
Top each portion with a spoonful of sauce, some bacon crumbles, and some sliced scallions.
17
Serve it right away.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 strips regular-slice bacon, 1 heaping cup slivered red onion, 1 heaping cup slivered fennel (see note), Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Cod with Bacon-Fennel BBQ Sauce 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.

Pan-Fried Cod with Bacon-Fennel BBQ Sauce

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