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  • thyme
Four cod fillets shown overhead on a white oval platter. They are covered in a sauce and garnished with parsley. A package of butter and fresh parsley are shown to the side. - 1

Lemon Butter Cod Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets, skinless, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 Tbsp Danish Creamery Butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces, divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle and spread flour mixture over both sides of the cod fillets (use up all of the mixture).
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add cod and sear until golden brown and cooked through on each side, about 3 - 4 minutes per side (fish should flake easily with a fork when done). Transfer to serving plates.
  • Reduce burner temperature to medium-low. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in same skillet.
  • Add garlic and saute just until fragrant and just lightly deepened in color (but not browned), about 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and carefully pour and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice (careful it will steam!).
  • Immediately pour sauce over cod fillets. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

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