Pan-Seared Cod with Lemon Herb Butter

A simple yet flavorful pan-seared cod dish enhanced with a zesty lemon herb butter sauce. Perfect for a light, healthy, and satisfying main course.

Steps

1. Pat the cod fillet dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3. Place cod in the hot skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden and crispy.
4. Carefully flip the cod and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. In the last minute of cooking, add butter, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice to the pan.
6. Spoon the melted herb butter over the cod as it finishes cooking.
7. Remove the cod from the pan and plate it, spooning any remaining butter sauce over the top.
8. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.