Crunchy Oven-Fried Fish and the Fairy Hobmother could visit you! Recipe
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I have a paid subscription to America's Test Kitchen's website. I'm glad that I do, because had I not watched the episode that shows the fish being made-- well, I might have skipped trying this recipe. Other than salmon, my husband doesn't get excited about eating fish. My son, on the other hand, loves fish.
Last weekend, my husband left for his annual camping/hiking trip in the Sierras. My son was home, on a rare night off. I took advantage of the opportunity to make a seafood dinner for him. Fortunately, wild-caught Pacific Cod was on sale. I'll jump ahead and tell you, that we both loved this dinner.
To make the crunchy coating, start with three pieces of white bread. In a food processor, season them with salt and…
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