Cod Schnitzel with Tartar Sauce

Another highly requested recipe at my clients' house! But I decided to show you a version with cod! It is literally a mega fish croquette for adults, what's not to love?! I love to pair it with a tartar sauce, spiced up with lemon and white anchovies! I also insist on using panko breadcrumbs and Aurora gluten-free breadcrumbs - so crunchy! Please use your creativity and feel free to add dried herbs or garlic powder to the breadcrumbs!

Servings: 2 to 4

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Ingredients :

Tartar sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp capers, coarsely chopped
• 1 tbsp caper brine
• 1 tbsp finely chopped shallot
• 1 tbsp relish (I like the Toundra brand)
• 1 tsp chopped white anchovies (optional)
• Zest of half a lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pepper from the mill, to taste
• Sea salt flakes, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, optional

Schnitzel:

• 400 g cod fillet, cut into two small fillets
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• Pepper from the mill, to taste
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp water
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ⅓ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (aurora brand) or ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs total.
• ¼ cup sunflower or avocado oil

Steps:

1. Assemble the tartar sauce by adding all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix, cover and reserve in the fridge.
2. Start by flattening the cod fillets between two sheets of parchment paper on a cutting board. Use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer - you want them to be about 1 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Pour the flour into a large ceramic or glass dish. Add the eggs and the tablespoon of water to another bowl and whisk until no "white" is visible. Pour the breadcrumbs into a third bowl. Dip the fish pieces into the flour - coat well on both sides and dip into the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to press down on the fish pieces so that the breadcrumbs adhere well.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add a small piece of breadcrumbs to test if the oil is hot enough (if it shimmers, you're ready to add the fish). Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the pieces are golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve the tartar sauce in the bottom of the plate and then add the schnitzel on top. Garnish with lemon juice, flaked sea salt and fresh dill.