Lemon Butter Cod Recipe

Lemon Butter Cod Recipe

from cookingclassy.com
25 min
4 servings

Made with flakey cod fish, a simple seasoning, bright lemon, and ultra rich butter! It's pan seared to achieve a light browning and flavor boost, and you can have it ready in just 25 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets, skinless, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 Tbsp Danish Creamery Butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle and spread flour mixture over both sides of the cod fillets (use up all of the mixture).

  3. 3

    Melt 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add cod and sear until golden brown and cooked through on each side, about 3 - 4 minutes per side (fish should flake easily with a fork when done). Transfer to serving plates.

  5. 5

    Reduce burner temperature to medium-low. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in same skillet.

  6. 6

    Add garlic and saute just until fragrant and just lightly deepened in color (but not browned), about 15 seconds.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and carefully pour and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice (careful it will steam!).

  8. 8

    Immediately pour sauce over cod fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.