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Pan Fried Cod: Master this Easy Butter-Lemon Recipe!

A simple and delicious recipe for Pan Fried Cod with a buttery lemon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce cod fillets, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and bubbly.
  4. Add the cod fillets to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
  5. In the last minute of cooking, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and lemon juice to the skillet, spooning the melted butter over the fillets.
  6. Remove the cod from the skillet and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining butter sauce from the skillet and garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a crispy coating, try adding a tablespoon of cornmeal to the flour mixture.
  • Substitute the cod with other white fish like tilapia or haddock for a different flavor.

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