Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Cod Fillets (6‑8 oz each, skinless, fresh)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (Juice of about 1 lemon)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (Divided: 4 Tbsp for pan‑searing, 2 Tbsp for sauce)
• 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour (For dredging)
• 2 Tbsp Rice Flour (For dredging, adds light crispness)
• 2 Tbsp Corn Starch (For dredging)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (For dredging)
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder (For dredging)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (For dredging; smoked or sweet)
• 2 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped, flat‑leaf)
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (for sauce) (Freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cod

   Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then drizzle each piece with fresh lemon juice and season both sides with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT3M

2. Make the Dredging Mix

   In a mixing bowl combine all‑purpose flour, rice flour, corn starch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT2M

3. Dredge the Cod

   Turn each seasoned cod fillet in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a full coating on all sides. Shake off excess.

   Time: PT4M

4. Pan‑Sear the Cod

   Heat 4 Tbsp of butter in the large skillet over medium‑high heat until foamy. Add the dredged cod fillets, spacing them apart. Cook 3‑4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the interior reaches 145°F (63°C).

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

5. Transfer Cod to Platter

   Using tongs, lift the cooked cod onto a warm serving platter and keep warm while you finish the sauce.

   Time: PT1M

6. Make Lemon Butter Sauce

   In the same skillet (or a small saucepan) melt the remaining 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley and 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; cook another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Finish and Serve

   Drizzle the lemon‑garlic butter sauce evenly over the pan‑fried cod. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

1 g