Can I simply pan fry skinless cod fillets?

[Dave7]

I say simply as in no flour, no eggs etc.
I have some fresh, skinless fillets. My plan is.......high heat, olive oil, 3-5 minutes each side.
When I google it everything seems to indicate I need flour or egg or milk with only one suggesting it can be done my way.
So..........
Has anyone done this successfully?

My planned gourmet meal is......fried fish, chips and white bread with butter

 

[Markymark]

Flour will crisp the edges. It’ll cook fine.
Steam or poached is nicer if you can be bothered.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I'd use rapeseed oil, make sure that the fish is dry, whack it in and don't touch it, instead finish it off in the oven so you don't have to turn.

 

[Dave7]

I'd use rapeseed oil, make sure that the fish is dry, whack it in and don't touch it, instead finish it off in the oven so you don't have to turn.

Thats the problem......i just want to fry it.

 

[TVC]

I would grill or oven bake, frying might be too aggressive with no skin to hold it together.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Thats the problem......i just want to fry it.

Then leave it. Don't touch it until almost cooked through, then turn it very gently with a fish slice.

 

[Globalti]

Don't overcook it! That will drive out all the moisture.

 

[Cycleops]

I would grill or oven bake, frying might be too aggressive with no skin to hold it together.

Good idea. I’d bake it in foil with a bit of olive oil and a slice of lemon, keeps it juicy.

 

[PeteXXX]

Olive Oil isn’t best for high heat frying. Summat happens to it..
Cue foodie person to say exactly what goes on if you do.

 

[TVC]

Good idea. I’d bake it in foil with a bit of olive oil and a slice of lemon, keeps it juicy.

Yep, if you have a blowtorch then just colour the top before serving

 

[pplpilot]

Yep. I do it regularly. Wrapped in pancetta is particularly nice.

 

[TVC]

Yep. I do it regularly. Wrapped in pancetta is particularly nice.

You win.

 

[Cycleops]

Yep, if you have a blowtorch then just colour the top before serving

No blowtorch ? Just hold a lighter to your breath after a couple of brandy’s.

 

[Randomnerd]

Steamed, with a few thin slices of lemon on top, weighting down a sprig of dill. Seasoning. Serve with really super-thin fried matchstick chips, and your bread and butter, if you fancy.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

So there you go, OP, sorted. And all you wanted to do was fry a bit of fish