Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Pan-Seared Butter Garlic Cod—tender, flaky fish with a rich garlic-butter sauce. 🐟
🐟 Pan-Seared Butter Garlic Cod
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 lb (450 g) cod fillets
- 2–3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the cod
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Heat the pan
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat until hot.
3️⃣ Sear the cod
- Place fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) in the pan.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
4️⃣ Make the garlic butter sauce
- Remove cod and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and minced garlic.
- Sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
- Stir in lemon juice.
5️⃣ Serve
- Drizzle garlic butter over the cod fillets.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook cod in batches if needed to get a perfect sear.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce.
- Cod is delicate; handle gently with a spatula to prevent breaking.
If you want, I can also provide a one-pan version with vegetables roasted alongside cod in garlic butter for a complete meal. 🥦🍋
