Description
Discover the irresistible flavors of pan-seared cod, featuring a perfectly golden crust that seals in moisture and taste. This quick and elegant dish combines fresh cod fillets with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and vibrant parsley. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh cod fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets in the hot skillet; cook for 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently flip the fillets; add minced garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked fillets.
- Garnish with parsley and serve alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg