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Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce for Quick Elegance

Enjoy elegant Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce, a dish that is quick to make and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh fillets for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for frying
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness to sauce
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always use fresh
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Herbs Mix of Parsley, Dill, and Tarragon

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook cod fillets until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove cod and melt butter in skillet, swirling to combine with oil.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and remaining herbs, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  6. Pour sauce over cod and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve with herb-tossed baby potatoes or grilled asparagus for a complete meal. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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