Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Ingredients
For the Pan-Seared Cod
- 6 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon-Dill Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, from about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the cod fillets in the hot skillet, presentation side down (if skinless, the side that will be facing up on the plate).
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Sear the cod for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork. Remove the cooked cod from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh dill. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Return the cooked cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon-dill sauce over them to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Ingredients
For the Pan-Seared Cod
- 6 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon-Dill Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, from about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the cod fillets in the hot skillet, presentation side down (if skinless, the side that will be facing up on the plate).
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Sear the cod for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork. Remove the cooked cod from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh dill. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Return the cooked cod fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon-dill sauce over them to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 1 min