Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Herb Butter

A simple yet flavorful main dish featuring tender cod fillet pan-seared to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon herb butter sauce. Perfect for a light and healthy meal.

Main Dish
Easy 20 min 280 cal
Steps

1. Pat the cod fillet dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Place the cod fillet in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. 4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. 5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 6. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice, then remove from heat. 7. Drizzle the lemon herb butter over the cooked cod. 8. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.

Ingredients

150g cod fillet 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Lemon wedge for garnish

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