Golden Cod

Directions

1. 1
   Place rice flour in a wide, flat dish, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Place egg whites in a large bowl, and whisk until foamy; add lemon zest, and whisk again.
3. 3
   Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1/4 inch of oil.
4. 4
   When oil is hot, dip cod fillets into egg-white mixture.
5. 5
   Press fillets into flour to coat them lightly and evenly on all sides, and place in skillet.
6. 6
   Cook fillets until crisp and golden brown on bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn, and continue cooking until golden on outside and opaque in center.
8. 8
   Remove with a slotted spatula, and place on a platter covered with paper towels.
9. 9
   Transfer immediately to plates while crisp and hot.