Pan Seared Cod is ready in 20 minutes, and perfect for any night of the week! You are going to love this easy recipe for Pan Seared Cod with a simple and delicious lemon garlic butter sauce! It comes together so quickly, with the best savory flavors, and everyone loves it. This is truly the best cod recipe! You may even get the pickiest eaters to try fish with this one. Looking for more delicious and easy fish recipes? I have so many for you to try! Keli Honey Garlic Salmon is also made on the stove, with the most amazing sweet and savory sauce. Lemon Butter Baked Tilapia and Beer Battered Fried Fish are fish dinner winners too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients For Lemon Butter Cod
Here’s what you need to make this amazing fish dinner:
Cod Fish Fillets: Start with fresh cod, or buy frozen fillets and thaw them out completely before cooking. Look for fillets that are about 1 inch thick or less. Flour: A coating of all-purpose flour helps to brown the fish and aids in thickening the sauce. Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano are delicious together! Chicken Stock: to make the sauce thick and savory. Butter: Use butter and oil to pan-sear the cod, and use cold butter to finish the garlic sauce. Garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives this sauce so much amazing flavor. Lemon Juice: The bright tang of fresh lemon juice finishes off the sauce perfectly. I also like to serve fish with lemon wedges.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Cook Cod on the Stove
Recipe Tips
To quickly thaw cod fillets, place them in a plastic zip-top bag, and then place the bag in a large bowl filled with cod water. Weigh down the bag with a plate. Replace the water as needed to keep the fish at a cool temperature. Your fillets will be thawed in less than an hour this way! If you have more time, you can also thaw frozen fish fillets in the fridge overnight. Dry the fish with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. This will ensure that you get beautiful browning on the fillets. The best type of skillet to use when cooking fish is a non-stick skillet. Cod can very easily get stuck to other types of pans, and that makes it difficult to flip over and serve! Another great tool for cooking fish is a fish spatula! I highly suggest getting one of these if you don’t already have one. Avoid overcooking the fish, as it will be tough and rubbery.
Storing Tips
You can store leftover cooked fish in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure that it is in a well-sealed container. Kara To reheat, place the fillets in a pan and heat over medium-low heat until warmed through to your liking.
What To Serve With Pan Seared Cod
This tasty fish dinner goes so well with your favorite side dishes! Make it a pasta night and serve lemon butter cod with my easy creamy lemon pasta or cheesy lemon ricotta pasta. If your family loves potatoes, my roasted fingerling potatoes are so delicious, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Twice baked potatoes with bacon and cheese are a great option for a fancier meal too. This easy recipe for pan seared cod is easy enough for a weeknight meal, and also fancy enough for a dinner party. Don’t forget to save the recipe! © Little Sunny Kitchen
