Fish can be a quick and easy part of a healthy eating plan. This pan-seared seasoned cod filets basted in butter recipe is a quick weekday dinner. This easy cod fish recipe is on the table in about 15 minutes. Seriously. Easy and delicious? Yes, please!
To make this fish recipe you will need cod fillets, olive oil, butter and the seasoning blend of your choice. The fish cooks up in a skillet in about seven minutes. Serve this easy seafood dinner with your favorite side dishes. Here are a few we love:
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds cod filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 - 2 teaspoons dry seasoning blend of choice or salt and pepper
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Recipe Notes
- Experiment with different seasoning blends to keep dinner fresh and exciting. Try this Greek seasoning recipe.
- Don't like cod? Try any whitefish like tilapia, walleye, haddock or sole.
Here's how to make it:
- Season the fish with salt and pepper or dry seasoning blend.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the fish, skin side down, reduce heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fish over. Add the butter to the pan. Continue to cook, basting with the butter, until fish is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 295
Total Fat: 26.6g
Saturated Fat: 5.2g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 280mg
Total Carbohydrate: 0g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 0g
Protein: 16g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 1mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 1mg
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