Seared Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
This seared cod recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! The flaky cod fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a bright and flavorful lemon butter sauce. A perfect weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the cod fillets in the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the seared cod and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or rice pilaf.