Tartar Breaded Cod

A flavorful crispy crunch contrasts the ever so soft and subtle flakes of cod.

1 lb cod fillets cut into four portions

1 cup panko bread crumbs

dried dill weed

Tartar Sauce

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup good real mayonnaise

2 Tbsp India relish

1 Tbsp prepared horseradish

1 clove garlic pushed through press

juice of 1/2 lemon

Preheat oven to 375F. Whisk together tartar sauce in a wide bowl. Place bread crumbs in another wide bowl. Season breadcrumbs lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Lightly oil a baking sheet (you can line with aluminum foil if desired).

Drench each fish portion in the tartar sauce, smearing evenly on all sides. Then dredge in bread crumbs, covering all sides. Place coated cod portions on baking sheet. Garnish fish with dill.

Bake fish in oven for about 12-15 minutes, until nicely browned and just cooked through. Cut remaining lemon half in wedges. Plate fish and serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 4.

Cook’s Note: You can use your favorite store-bought tartar sauce if you like. Alternatively, if pressed, you could simply paint the cod with good real mayonnaise in a pinch.

Leftover portions are fantastic, served cold on top of a bed of dressed greens. Serve with lemons extra tartar sauce on the side.

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