Prosecco-Battered Cod with Mint Aioli

10 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • Six 6-ounce skinless cod fillets
  • Salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 cups Prosecco or other sparkling wine
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Lightly season the cod with salt; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the garlic and mint and process until finely chopped.
  3. 3
    Add the mayonnaise and pulse to blend.
  4. 4
    Scrape the mint aioli into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 325.
  6. 6
    Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  7. 7
    In a large bowl, whisk the 1 1/2 cups of flour with the Prosecco.
  8. 8
    Spread a handful of flour in a shallow bowl.
  9. 9
    Dredge each fillet in the flour, then dip into the batter to coat; let any excess drip back into the bowl.
  10. 10
    Working in 2 batches, carefully add the cod to the hot oil and fry, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes.
  11. 11
    With a slotted spoon, transfer the cod to the rack to drain for 1 minute.
  12. 12
    Serve at once with the mint aioli and lemon wedges.

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