Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 600 grams cod fillets
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Prepare the Cod — Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the Pan — Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Cook the Cod — Place the cod fillets in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
4. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter — Reduce heat to medium-low. Push the cod fillets to the side of the pan. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
5. Combine Flavors — Spoon the melted lemon garlic butter over the cod fillets, add fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
6. Serve Warm — Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.