🐟 Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
This is a simple yet elegant fish dish featuring mild, flaky cod fillets seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright, buttery lemon sauce. Perfect for a light dinner or special occasion.
🍽 Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (about 150–200g each)
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
- 3 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Pat cod dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Pan-fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cod 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and opaque. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve: Pour sauce over cod and garnish with parsley.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Cod
- Pat the fillets dry to get a nice sear
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed
- Use fresh lemon juice for a bright, tangy flavor
- Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes
If you want, I can also give you:
- A quick 15-minute version
- Crispy oven-baked alternative
- Or a garlic-herb butter twist to elevate the flavor ✨
