Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of pan fried cod with lemon butter sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance with ease. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe features tender, flaky cod fillets cooked to perfection and drizzled with a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home. The bright flavors of lemon and fresh herbs elevate this dish, making it an impressive choice for any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, tarragon)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until they flake easily.
- Remove the cod and prepare the lemon butter sauce by melting butter in the same skillet and stirring in lemon juice and additional herbs.
- Pour the sauce over the cod and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg