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Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
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Pan Fried Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce

15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • cod loin (cut into 4 portions)Fish600 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • salt (for seasoning and dredge)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • butter (divided)Dairy70 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry60 g
  • rice flourPantry30 g
  • cornstarchPantry20 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

367kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
16 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season the cod

    • Squeeze the lemon juice over the cod loins.
    • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
    Step 1
  2. Make the seasoned dredge

    • Combine the flour, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Dredge the fish

    • Lightly coat the cod in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
    Step 3
  4. Pan fry the cod

    • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the cod on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
    Step 4
  5. Rest the fish

    • Transfer the cod to a plate or platter.
    Step 5
  6. Make the lemon butter sauce

    • Melt more butter in the pan with the minced garlic and cook to soften.
    • Add the fresh parsley, remove from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Pour the lemon butter sauce all over the cod.
    Step 7