🐟🍋 Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
🔸 For the Cod:
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2–3 cod fillets (about 5–6 oz each), patted dry
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for light dredging)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
🔸 For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
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3 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus zest, optional)
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1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Cod:
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Pat fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Pan-Fry the Fish:
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Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add cod fillets and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and just cooked through (fish should flake easily).
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Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
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In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
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Add 3 tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in lemon juice, broth/wine, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.
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Optional: Add a bit of lemon zest or a splash of cream for richness.
4. Serve:
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Plate the cod and spoon warm lemon butter sauce over the top.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Pair with garlic mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, or rice pilaf.
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Add a glass of crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Would you like a gluten-free version, a baked cod alternative, or a creamy lemon dill twist on the sauce?