Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish that's bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. When you make a tender, flaky cod and pair it with a tangy, buttery lemon sauce you get the perfect meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until warmed through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.