Seared Cod Recipe
This Seared Cod recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cod is seared to perfection and served with a lemon butter sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Cod Fillets Skin on or off
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Parsley Chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the cod fillets from the skillet and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cod fillets and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.