Description
This Pan-Seared Cod recipe offers a quick and elegant way to enjoy flaky, tender cod filets with a crispy golden crust, enhanced by a fragrant garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley. Perfect for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 cod filets (thawed and pat dry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butter & Seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod filets dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispier sear. Season both sides liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Allow the butter to melt completely until it begins to foam but not brown.
- Sear the Cod: Add the seasoned cod filets to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes on the first side, allowing a golden crust to form. Carefully flip each filet and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side until cooked through and opaque.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter along with the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden, infusing the butter.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon the garlic butter over the cod filets and sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful pan-seared cod.
Notes
- Enjoy this 15-minute Pan-Seared Cod recipe for easy yet elegant weeknight meals!
- Crispy, golden, and tender cod filets are finished with a divine garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality results without the fuss.
- Ensure the cod is patted dry to get a perfect sear.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the best aroma and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod filet (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 0.02 g
- Sodium: 576 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.03 g
- Protein: 161 g
- Cholesterol: 417 mg
