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five pieces of easy pan seared cod sitting on a french platter and each piece drizzled with lemon butter sauce with fresh parsley garnishing the entire dish

Easy Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

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Looking for an easy weeknight meal that does not involve chicken? I got you! This Easy Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious, healthy dinner that can be on your table in 15 minutes!!! Tender, flaky cod is gently coated in seasoned flour, then pan seared to create a most perfect crust. A buttery, lemon sauce only takes minutes to prepare and is the perfect compliment to any white fish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 to 5, 4-ounce cod filets (1.5 pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil 
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE FLOUR DREDGE:

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

FOR THE LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:

  • 4 to 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • juice of one lemon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
  2. Heat oil to medium-high in a pan.
  3. Pat the cod filets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  4. Season both sides of the cod with salt and pepper.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice on all sides of the fish.
  6. Lightly coat the cod filets in the flour mixture. 
  7. Place cod in the heated oil. Allow to brown and form a crust before flipping (should take about 5 to 6 minutes for a thick cod filet).
  8. Brown the opposite side for about three minutes. 
  9. Transfer to a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
  10. Add the fish to a platter.
  11. In the same pan, remove a bit of the oil (leave any browned bits)
  12. On medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic. Add in the fresh parsley.
  13. Cook for just a few minutes to soften the garlic. Do NOT brown!
  14. Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice.
  15. Cook for another minute.
  16. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce onto the fish.
  17. Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

SEE POST FOR NOTES AND TIPS!

* DO NOT MISS, HOW TO KEEP YOUR FISH FROM STICKING TO THE PAN!

  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 ounces

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Find it online: https://www.charlottefashionplate.com/recipes/easy-pan-fried-cod/