Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, snipped
Directions:
Prep the Fish: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Sear the Cod: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering but not smoking. Carefully lay the cod fillets in the hot oil and sear for about 4 minutes on the first side, until the underside is golden and crisp.
Gently flip the cod with a spatula and continue to cook for about 3 more minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Make the Sauce: Transfer the cod to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil to keep it warm.
Lower the heat to medium, then add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the butter has melted and the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, parsley, dill, and chives.
Serve: Spoon the warm herb butter sauce generously over the cod fillets and serve immediately.
