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A white platter trimmed in black holding three large pieces of pan fried cod with a lemon butter sauce spooned on top of the fish and garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges.

Easy Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

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Description

This quick and Easy Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce is ready in minutes. This fish is tender, flaky and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5, 4-ounce cod filets (1.5 pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
  • lemon wedges, for serving

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
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • juice of one lemon

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
  2. Pat the cod filets with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  3. Squeeze lemon juice on all sides of the fish.
  4. Season both sides of the cod with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan.
  6. Lightly coat the cod filets in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  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 the fish to a platter.
  10. In the same pan, start melting the butter with the garlic.
  11. Cook for just a minute to soften the garlic. Do NOT brown!
  12. Pour in the wine and cook for another minute, or two.
  13. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  14. Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice.
  15. Cook for another minute.
  16. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce onto the fish.
  17. Garnish with more fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
  18. ENJOY!

Equipment

Notes

  • Bring fish to room temperature before cooking for best sear.
  • Pat dry thoroughly. This removes surface moisture that can turn fish mushy or make it steam instead of sear.
  • Heat pan and oil before adding cod. A hot surface prevents sticking and promotes browning.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan, as this causes steaming, not browning.
  • Fish is done when opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fish and Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 ounces

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