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How To Make Pan Seared Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients
 

Prepare the Cod:

  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly dredge each fillet in flour shaking off any excess.

Sear the Cod:

  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot add the cod fillets. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth or white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook for another minute.
  • Return the cod fillets to the skillet spooning the sauce over the top to coat the fish.

Finish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the cod fillets.
  • Serve the cod with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top and garnish with lemon wedges.

Instructions

Prepare the Cod:

  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off any excess.

Sear the Cod:

  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the cod fillets. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth (or white wine) and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook for another minute.
  • Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat the fish.

Finish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the cod fillets.
  • Serve the cod with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top, and garnish with lemon wedges.