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Crispy Pan-Fried Cod with Dairy-Free Dill Tartar Sauce

Craving fish and chips-style crispy cod fillets made 100% gluten-free and grain-free in 20 minutes.? Flaky wild Pacific cod fillets coated in a seasoned almond and cassava flour crust, pan-fried in grass-fed ghee and served with fresh dill tartar sauce.

Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Yield 4 Servings
Difficulty Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs wild-caught Pacific cod fillets, cut into 4 portions and patted dry
  • 0.66 cup almond flour and 0.33 cup cassava flour
  • 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 tbsp grass-fed ghee or avocado oil (for frying)
  • 0.5 cup avocado oil mayonnaise, 2 tbsp dill pickle relish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill (for tartar sauce)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix mayo, pickle relish, lemon juice, fresh dill, and sea salt in a bowl to make tartar sauce; refrigerate.
  2. Step 2: Combine almond flour, cassava flour, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and sea salt in a shallow dish.
  3. Step 3: Dredge cod fillets in beaten egg, then press firmly into seasoned flour crust mixture.
  4. Step 4: Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cod fillets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
  5. Step 5: Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot with chilled dill tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)

Calories 340 kcal
Protein 36g
Healthy Fats 18g
Net Carbs 6g
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