Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring cod fillets poached in butter, resulting in tender fish with crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cod fillets to the saucepan, making sure they are submerged in the butter.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove the fish and let it rest briefly.
- In another skillet, sear the cod for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Garnish with parsley, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality butter.
- Ensure the fish is fresh for optimal flavor.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg