If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and elegant dish that feels like a restaurant-quality meal, then this Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauce is for you! This recipe brings together the delicate flavor of cod with a rich, buttery herb sauce. The cod is seared to perfection with a crispy golden exterior, while the herb-infused butter sauce adds freshness and depth to every bite. It’s an easy, yet impressive dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes!
Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauce
A quick and elegant dish that combines the delicate flavor of seared cod with a rich, buttery herb sauce. The cod is pan-seared to perfection with a crispy golden crust, while fresh herbs and lemon juice add brightness to the dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon juice only
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place cod fillets in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove cod from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add unsalted butter.
- Once butter melts, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in parsley, dill, chives, and lemon juice.
- Return cod to the skillet, spooning herb butter sauce over the fillets. Warm for 1-2 minutes and serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, garnish with extra lemon slices or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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