The entire family loved every bite of this dish. Next time, I’ll double the batch
Savor the delight of tender cod fillets perfectly seared to a golden brown, enhanced with a flavorful herb butter sauce. This culinary masterpiece promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience. Dive into the world of seafood excellence as we explore the art of crafting the perfect Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauce.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cod fillets | 4 (6-ounce) |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Unsalted butter | 4 tablespoons |
| Garlic clove | 1 |
| Lemon (juice of) | 1/2 |
| Fresh parsley (chopped) | 2 tablespoons |
| Fresh dill (chopped) | 1 tablespoon |
| Fresh chives (snipped) | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully place the cod fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flipping: Gently flip the cod fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Keeping warm: Remove the cod from the skillet and keep it warm on a plate tented with foil.
- Preparing the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic, cooking until the butter has melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Final touches: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, dill, and chives.
- Serving: Spoon the herb butter sauce over the warm cod fillets and serve immediately.
