Description
A gourmet fish dish with golden seared cod fillets topped with a flavorful herb butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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.
- Once the oil shimmers, add the seasoned cod fillets to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cod from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, then add unsalted butter.
- Once the butter melts, add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the parsley, dill, chives, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Return the cod to the skillet, spooning the herb butter sauce over the fillets.
- Warm for 1-2 minutes and serve, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Notes
Pair with seasonal vegetables or a light salad to enhance the meal.