Seared Cod
A simple and elegant recipe for pan-seared cod, resulting in a flaky, tender fish with a beautifully golden crust.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pound Cod fillets skin-on or skinless
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the cod fillets into the hot skillet, presentation side down.
- Sear for about 4-5 minutes, until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the fillets. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. As the butter melts, tilt the pan and baste the fish with the garlic butter for another 4-5 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the cod from the skillet and place on serving plates. Pour the pan sauce over the fish and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately with your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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