Pan-Seared Lemon Cod

Serves: 2–4
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds (plus more for garnish)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Pat the cod dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear the cod fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (they’ll flake easily with a fork). Remove the fish and set aside.
• In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the lemon slices and lemon juice. Cook another 1–2 minutes to let the flavors come together.
• Return the cod to the skillet to warm, spooning the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the top.
• Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve with extra lemon wedges.

Pair with a Mediterranean-style couscous salad or some roasted vegetables — and don’t forget a glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc or dry Rosé!