Description
A succulent and flavorful butter poached cod dish with perfectly crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Season the cod with salt and pepper.
- Gently place the cod fillets into the butter and poach for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and continue to cook until opaque.
- Remove the fish and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fish for 1-2 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh cod fillets.
- Adjust butter quantity if you prefer a lighter dish.
- Try adding herbs for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg